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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
CURED HER CHILDREN.
Baby Had Tender Skin, Too
Relied on cuticura Remedies.

Some years ago my three little
girls had a very bad form OF eczema.
Itching eruptions formed on the backs
OF their heads which were simply COW
cred. tried almost everything. but
failed. Then my mother recommended
the Cuticura Remedies. ! washed my
children's heads with Cuticura Soap
and then applied the wonderful oint-
ment. Cuticura. I did this four or five
times and I can say that they have
been entirely cured. I have another
baby who is SO plump that the folds Of
skin on his neck were broken and even
bled. I used Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment and the next morning
the trouble had disappeared. Nine.
Napoleon Duceppe, Al Duluth St.
Montreal, Que. May 81. 1907"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
EnnIish Sense of Humor.

In one of his burlesque sketches on
English history Bill Nyc spoke of
Julius Caesars jumping into the water
as he approached the English coast,
wadlrg ashore. running up to Lon
don. and walking through Regent
street
AN acquaintance of mine reported
TO me" said Mr.. Nye. that he had
asked an EnglIshman how he liked
the story. Not at all. not at ALL was
the reply. That fellow Nye doesn't
know what he's about. There wasn't
any Regent street then. you know II"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
FULLY FILLED THE BILL.
Aunt Mandy Was Thoroughly Satisfied
with New Husband.

Aunt Mandy is an old colored wom-
an who for years has done washing
for several families. She has had
several matrimonial experiences. and
when her last husband died one Of
her customers attempted to condole
with her.
g! was very sorry to hear Of your
husbands death, Aunt Mandy" she
said
"Ya'as, ma'am," said Aunt Mandy.
He was a pow'ful good man."
What did he die off"
'.Ah really don't know. ma'am."
You don't know Gracious!
Couldn't the doctor tell you?"
"Ah didn't have no doctah, ma am"
said Aunt Mandy. He jes done died
a natchral DEATH"
1t wasn't long. however, before Aunt
Mandy had another husband.
81 hear you are married again." re-
marked her patron one day.
"Ya'as. ma'am," giggled Aunt Mandy.
II was done married las Sunday"
And is your new husband equal to
the last?"
"Ya'as, indeedy, ma'am," said Aunt
Mandy. Hes jes as equal, II not
equalizer"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
pressY Robes Of Marauisette.

The very dressy robes for afternoon
or evening wear are now composed OF
marquisette. This is so very fine that
It looks like organdie or mousseline
from n distance. II comes in all col.
ors, too, and the colors are very dainty
and delicate. OF course the mar.
uuisette is Himsy, but everything this
season Is the same. Diapers declared
that goods were to have more body o
year or two ago, but heavy goods have
not yet made an appearance.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04

ing-dress of pink zephyr. The skirt
has a shaped piece turned up at the
foot and stitched on the outside.
The bodice has a small yoke of piece
lace set into a shaped yoke and platron
of zephyr, the sides being plated and
laid under 1t. The tight-fitting lower
part of sleeve is OF piece lace.
Materials required for the first
dress 3Ia yards zephyr % inches wide,
&-yard zephyr for trimming, 2 yards
muslin for blouse.
The second requires yards zephyr,
and %.-yard piece lace.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
HIGHEST SALARiED WOMAN.
Miss Amendt Receives $4,000 Year,
But Prefers Domestic Life.

New York.-The distinction of being
the highest salaried woman in New
York. in the opinion Of Miss Anns
Louise Amendt, who draws something
near $4,000 a year. does not compen
safe for the sacrifice Of domestic ties
which such q success eXacts.
This is what Miss Amendt. who lie
the most valuable employe of the big
gest real estate concern In this city,
told me as she sat in her huge leather
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
TWO SMART LITTLE DRESSES.
Both Suitable for Girls from Eight te
Ten Years Of Age.

The first costume pictured is a smart
little dress in blue checked zephyr.
The skirt is trimmed with a band Ol
plain blue zephyr. the pinafore-bodict
being bound with the same. and the
shoulders and fronts connected by
straps of zephyr fred under tiny bu;
tons. 4 blouse of white muslin print.
ed lightly with blue is worn with 1t.
The second is another pretty wash.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
Sensitive Papa.

George. you must be more careful.
Papa thinks you meant to wound his
feelings"
why, what did say?"
You remember that when you or
dered beer at the cafe last night you
called II 'suds' in very loud voice.
"Well?"
You must have forgotten that papa
got all his money making soap"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
Important to Mothers.
An Observation.

One OF the most annoying things In
life is to fall in n coal hole. or stumble
over an uneven bit of pavement. and
get badly enough hurt to make you III
all day. but not badly enough to be
able to recover damages from the
city.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
Chiffon on Summer Frocks.

No summer frock is complete with
out its yard or two OF superfluous chif-
fon. 1t is a fad presenting such allur-
ing possibilities TO the feminine mind
that II cannot be ignored.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04

The way for man to improve his
wifc's confidence in him is not to be
afraid TO talk at home about the typo
writer girl In his office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04

One difference between a man and a
mule is that the man does the most OF
his kicking with his mouth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
Progress Reported.

Did you have any luck fishingr
Yes"
How many did you catch?"
Il didn't catch any. But I thought
UP some mighty good stories To tell
the folks at home"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
HAS HELD GREAT WEALTH.
Platform in Washington at Which
Treasury Shipments Are Loaded.

Washington.-"The treasure block"
in this city--a small. iron-banded, oak
platform - has held incalculable
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
1t takes a woman with sound judg
ment to generate silence.

Feet Ache-Use Allen. Foot-Ease
Over 70 AG0O test mOnlals. Refusr Mutations send 70,
free trial package. A. :. Oimstcd. lie Roy. n. L.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
ABSENT-MiN NDED.

Old Gent-Here. you boy. what are
you doing out here. fishing? Don't
you know you ought to be at school?
Small Boy-Thcre now! I knew I'd
forgotten something.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04
wHICH7

Visitor-Can I see the editor. my
ladc
Office Boy-Are you a contributor
or gentleman?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethtng sotcns the gums, reduces In
Damn alton. allays pain, cures wind colo 2ScAnctae
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04

A woman is known by the acquaint.
ances she cuts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04


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with
white
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-04

This woman says that sick
women should not fail to try
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she did.
Mrs. A. Gregory, of 1855 Lawrence
St., Denver, Col, writes to Mrs.
Pinkham:
~ was practically an invalid for six
years, on account Of female troubles
1 underwent an operation by tho
doctors advice, but in a few months 1
was worse than before. A friend ad-
vised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and it restored me to perfect
health, such as have not enjoyed in
many years. Any woman suffering as
I did with backache, bearing-down
pains, and periodic pains, should not fail
to use Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation. ulcera-
tion, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, 1iatulency, indiges-
tion, dizziness sornervous prOstration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
Auction of Fine Furniture.

The greatest auction of fine furniture
ever known in johnson City will occur
ct the old stand of the Tennessee Fur
niture Supply Co., of this old COM
pany's bankrupt goods. The Sterchi
Furniture Co. have been busy all week
bringing the remainder of the stock of
goods over from the warehouse to the
Tennessee Furniture Store, displaying
them SO that they can be cotton to
quickly, sold by the auctioneer and
then transferred to the packing room.
On this same date there will be circus
in town but the show and the auction
will not conflict, as they are at different
hours, the auction commencing prompt
iy at 10 o'clock o. m.
Thousands of dollars worth of house
furnishings will be sold for what they
will bring. The highest bidder will
get the goods no matter what the price.
II the weather Is Indictment the auction
will come off anyhow, but if very bad
the sale will be continued the follow.
ing day, if there are any of the bank
rupt goods left. Some of the articles
which will be auctioned off are chairs,
rockers, mating, rugs, druggets, bed
room suits, mattresses, pictures,
lounges, couches, chitfoiniers, dressers,
sideboards, centre tables, hat racks,
kitchen safes and cabinets, iron beds,
blankets, pillows, lace curtains, etc.
Mr.. Sterchi expects to be here him
self, and he writes he hopes that thu
auction can be pushed along very rapid
ly so that several thousand dollars
worth of goods can be disposed of by
noon Monday, and possibly all the ole
bankrupt stock during the morning
hours. If not, however, then later il
the afternoon the auction will begir
again, and as announced the good
will be sold regardless of what the,
bring to the highest bidder.
If there are any goods left after Mon
days sale, the auction will continu
Tuesday, or longer If necessary, TO dis
pose of the old company's bahkrup
4, furniture.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
Home Marriage.

Last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock
at the residence of the bride on Walnut
street, G. NJ. Bullock and Miss Harriet
Dunn were united in marriage, Rev. s.
Morton, of Elizabethton, performing
the beautiful ceremony that linked the
young lives for all time. The bride is
the accomplished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leander Dunn, who came here
from Bristol several years ago, and has
made many friends by her charming
manners. Mr.. Bullock is one of our
best young business men and they
start life with the best wishes of mum.
erous friends.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
TENNESSEE EDITORS.
The Boys Who Mould Pub
lie Opinion Here on
a Iunket.

Inc tennessee JreSB ASSOCIATION |
came to johnson City on No. 3l2 Thurs.
day afternoon and remained in the city
until No, AZ took them to Bristol. The
party was met at the station by COM
mittee of citizens and taken to Pardue's
Cafe where luncheon was served. After
which they were taken to the Soldiers
Home on special street cars where sew
eral hours were spent admiring the
way Uncle Sam prepares the pathway
to the grave for his former fighters. !
Gov. Smith and cultured wife, Major |
Divine, Capt. Wilburn and other Off
Gals were exceedingly attentive and
took great pleasure in adding to the
pleasure of the guests. The various
buildings we're visited and admired. |
Carriages had been supplied by our
generous citizens and the party were
driven over the grounds and over the
city returning, going as far east as Ho.
tel Carnegie. They left for Bristol in
the evening, but returned to the city
Friday morning and were taken to
Cranberry as the guests of Supt. Har-
din, of the E. 7. & W. N. G. r. r.
Returning they we're taken to Hotel
Carnegie for luncheon and Mine Host
Martin prepared and served an elabor-
ate feast. Many of our citizens with
their wives dined with them.
Hon. John l. Cox and wife came
down from Bristol and accompanied
the party to Bristol. Mrs. Cox came
back Friday and went to Cranberry
with them.
Those in the party we're:
Columbia Daily Herald, F. D. Lam
der and son.
Cookeville Press, Rutledge Smith
and wife.
Covington, Upton Herald, R. H.
Greene and wife.
Dayton Weekly Herald, T. J. Camp
bell and daughter.
Dyersburg State Gazette, John @.
Rogers and wife.
Cleveland Journal.Banner, H. M.
Linn, wife and daughter.
Erwin Magnet, J. F. Toney and
daughter.
Hohenwald Herald, N. W. Black and
wife.
Martin Mail, T. N. Turner and son.
Memphis Commercial Advocate, P.
Boyle.
Paris Post Intelligencer, John R.
Rison and daughter.
SevierviIle Vindicator, W. r. Mont.
gomery and wife.
Sweetwater Telephone, D. L. Smith
and wife.
Union City Commercial, John Baird
and wife.
Winchester Pattersonian Democracy,
Mrs. W. G. Harris.
W. J. Slater, Statistician, Winches-
ter, Tenn.
Col. B. A. Enloe, Nashville, express
ident.
Col. J. G. Cisco, L. & N. R. R., Nash
vile.
Fl. B. Miller, of the n, G. & st. L.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
State of Kansas, )
Coffee County, J
Certificate Of Stock Lost.

Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has made application for the
renewal of Certificate No. 3S for one
share of the capital stock of the East
Tennessee and Western North Carolina
Railroad Company, issued to Mont
gomerv Hoss on the 18th day of Au-
gust. 1881. A. f. HOss, Admir-.
State of Tennessee,
Washington County,
A. F. Hoss, being duly sworn, doth
depose and say that he has lost Certiti-
cate No. SO for one share of the stock in
the East Tennessee and Western North
Carolina Railroad Company, dated on
the 18th day of August, 1881, issued in
the name of Montgomery Hoss, and
application is hereby made for renew
al of the same. A. F. Hoss, Admr.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this the 4th day of May, 1908,
Gro. L. WoFFoRD,
1913 Notary Public,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
Local and Personal
Eat at the ID. Il A. Cafe.


Prompt delivery at Jackson Grocery
Co.'S.
Mrs. H. B. Mercereaux was shopping
in Bristol Tuesday.
Everything in season at Jackson
Grocery Cos.
G. NJ. Allen aud wife left on No. 40
Thursday for trip east.
If you want any concrete work done
call on Geo. r. Brown. If.
Try slice of country ham at Jack
son Grocery Co.'S
Mrs. S, B. Vaught and children are
visiting relatives in West Virginia.
Buy groceries at less price at Jackson
Grocery Company's.
Mrs. belong Rice and children, of
Nashville, are visiting relatives in this
city.
Prices from 35c. to So, according to
size of records. VIM. Silver & Co.
Mrs Il. G. Jarnagin, of Morristown,
is visiting her parents, j. II. Pierce
and wife.
Imperial Flavoring Extracts-made
IN johnson City-used everywhere.
James A. Summers is attending a
meeting of the Jobbers' Hardware As
ISOLATION at Hot Springs, Ark.
| the cook have the day off Sunday
ana take dinner at the d. & A. Cafe.
There is no use going hungry SO long
as the ID. Il A. Cafe is doing business.
Capt. VIM. Thorn and Capt. W. A..
Dickinson have gone to Birmingham
to attend the Confederate reunion.
Victor records are indestructibIe and
[ am afraid of nobody's figures. VIM.
Silver q Co.
Miss Frances Nugent spent short
time in the city this week en- route from
Centenary College to Washington.
The Electric Park is getting and
pleasing large crowds every afternoon
and evening.
Shoemaking and repairing neatly
and promptly done by W. @. Pierce,
on West Market st4eet, 3 doors from
railroad.
The best steel range sold in the
town for the money is the "Uneeda'
sold by S. B. White.
Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum sets
you crazy. Can't bear the touch OF
your clothing. Doan's Ointment cures
the most obstinate cases. Why suffer
All druggists sell it.
S. b. White has good stock Of
blue flame oil and gasoline stoves il
stock at lowest prices.
A. H. Upton was down from Eliza
bethton Tuesday. He has been desig
mated by Garter county to cast thu
vote of the county in the convention a
Nashville on June II.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
A NARROW ESCAPE
Mesdames Tralnum and
Hannah Thrown from
Moving Buggy.

Tuesday afternoon an accident occur
red on Main street that almost iroze
the blood in the veins,of those who saw
it. Mesdames d. X. Trainum and
Hugh Hannah with little babes in their
arms were driving down the street in a
buggy with the horse in a brisk trot
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
Certificate Of Stock Lost.

Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has made application for the
renewal of Certificate No. 81 for one
share of the capital stock of the East
Tennessee and Western North Carolina
Railroad Company, issued to John Bay
less on the 18th day of September, 1881.
JOHN BAYLEss.
State of Kansas,
Coffee County,
John Bayless, being duly sworn, doth
depose and say that he has lost Certiti.
cate No. 81 for one share of the stock of
the East Tennessee and Western North
Carolina Railroad Company, dated on
the 18th day of September. 1881, issued
in the name of John Bayless, and ap.
plication is hereby made for renewal
of the same.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this the 14th day of April, 1908.
A. G FULLER,
Notary Public,
4t-8t Lebo, Kansas
Nv commission expires April 8, 1909.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
EQUALIZATION BOARD
Organized byElecting Tay-
lor Chairman, Bacon
Secretary.

The eq ualization board of Washing.
ton county met at Jonesboro last Mon
day and organized by electing W. L.
Taylor, of this city, chairman and W.
s. Bacon secretary. The board has
been sitting in Jonesboro since organ
ization and came to Johnson City
Tuesday and remained here Wednesday
and Thursday. It will return here for
further hearing later. The members
are W. T.. Taylor, A. L. Snapp, W. P.
Jobe, q. A, Dickerson and Sam Feath-
ers,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11

T. +. Hargis and Miss Nita Britton,
of Jonesboro, were quietly married
Tuesday at the home of a. A. Houch.
ms, in this city, Rev. W. J. Robinson
officiating. Mr.. Hargis is an enterpris.
ing young man and is we'll known in
Jonesboro. The bride is prominent in
the social circles of Jonesboro and is an
attractive and accomplished young wo-
man. -Morristown Republican.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
TRY THIS FOR DESSERT

Dissolve one package of any favored JELL-O
in one pint of boiling water, When partly con-
geaed, beat until light, adding one cup whip
ped cream and six crushed macearOonS Whip
all together thoroughly and pour 1t into a mold
or bowl When cool il will jellify and may be
served with whipped cream or any good pud-
ding sauce
The JELL-O costs Zoe, per package and can
be obtained at any good groGer's,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11

when the buggy became unCoupled and
the occupants were pitched headlong to
the street. Strange to say the babes
were not hurt and only Mrs. Trainum
received slight bruise on her shout
der. 1t was narrow escape, but miss
is as good as a mile.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
For Sale-The Matauga Hotel.

On account of having rheumatism,
desire to dispose of the hotel, restau-
rant and pool business in Johnson City.
Any one desiring a very profitable
business, Immediately call or write me.
M. G. LEACH, Proprietor.
NJ. P. DYER, Agent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
NONRESIDENT NOTICE
In Chancery Court at johnson City,
Washington County,
Tennessee.
B. f. Hart ct. ais.
VS..
Taylor Hart ct. ais.

In this case it appearing from return
by the sheriff that the defendant,
Beniaman F. Hart, is non-resi-
dent of the State of Tennessee,
1t is ordered by me that publication
be made for tour successive weeks, as
required by law, in the Comet, a news
paper published IN johnson Dity, in
said county, notifying said non-resi-
dent defendant to appear before onr
said chancery court at court to be
holden at the court house in johnson
City, on the 2nd Monday in Septem-
Der, 1908, aud make defense to said bill,
or the allegations thereof will be taken
for confessed and their cause set for
hearing exparte as to him,
This 9th day of June, 1905
A. l.. SH1PLEy, G. and NJ.
BY J. r. Gardner, d. G. and M.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
New Pastor Arrives.

Rev. H. I. Athey, of Florida, recent
ly appointed pastor of the United
Brethren church here, arrived in The
city with his family this week. He will
conduct services at the church next
Sunday morning and evening.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
Salary Raised.

The salary of the postmaster in this
city will be raised from SO, 800 to So, 800
under the annual readjustment. Jones'
boro has been increased from 81, 500 to
81 800.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
Sewer WOrk Started.

The sewer work has been started by
s. H. & B. S. Pouder and will be push
ed with vigor. Streets will be opened
in several places as the work progresses
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11

WANTED-Price and terms on 6 or
& room house in Johnson City, some
where west of Roam street and south of
the railroad. Must be in good condl-
tion, Will deal with owner only. Ad-
droos w care Comet office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11

WANTED-A few first class table
hoarders. Have some nicely furnish
ed rooms. Desirable location and con-
yenient to business part of the city.
MRS. q. w. SHARITz.
LII Walnut street.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11

sS~SsSeSSSeSsSeSeSeSsSsS

WANTED-Information and full de-
scription of partly.wooded and we'll
watered farm of 80 to 100 acres, with
dwelling and farm buildings, not more
than 5 or 6 miles from Johnson City.
Will deal only with owner. Address,
No. 81, care Comet
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1908-06-11
Vt The Hart 4 Houston Store for 10 Days

$500 Parasols, Al. 48.
$500 Parasols, $1.9S.
SIS. 90 Parasols, 49, 48.
$500 Lace Waists, $3.49
$1,000 Lace Waists, &c. 48.
$3. so Silk Waists, $2 49
$6. 90 Silk Waists, $3. 90.
$1.0O and 81 rs Lawn Waists, 7Sc.
81. so Lawn Waists, CSC.
$2.0 and SO. so Lawn Waists, 81. AZ.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-18
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Of the Second Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, In and for
 te County of cochise,

Mary Pomroy, Plaintiff, vs. George Pomroy, also known as Oscar Palm quist, Defendant
 Action brought in the District Court of the second judicial district of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Cochise, in the office of tne clerk of said district court.
 The Territory of A=izona seuos greeting: To Geo5ge Pomroy, also known as Oscar PalmQuist.
 You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you Dy the aooye named plaintiff in the dis trict court of the second judicial dis trict of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Coehise and to answer the complaint filed therein within twenty days (exclusive of the day of seryice), after the service on you of this summons Gf served within he county; otherwise within thirty days) or judgment by default will be taken against you according to the prayer of said complaint.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the district court of the second judicial district of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County Of Cochise, this 25th day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eight.
 (Seal) GEO. B. WILCOX, Clerk.
 By P. Michelena, Deputy Clerk.