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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-01-20

dec. 10 to Jan. 2O
State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court
Bayfield, County.
James w. Good,
Plaintiff,
The unknown heirs of Sam EalversOn, de-
ceased, and E. II. Schloemann.
Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin, to the said Defend.
ants and each Of them:-
You are hereby summoned to appear with
In twenty days after service of this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day of service. and
defend the above entitled action In the court
aforesaid; and in case ofyour failure so to
do, judgment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint,
81 which copy is herewith served upon
you.
Sanborn, Lamoreaux and Pray.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
20. address Ashland, Ashland County,
Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-01-20

This is All era OF what COM
mon men call ''snaps. +" A
good many men without char
actor or capital are making a
living by their wits and upon
the credulity of others. Lack
ing all tense of varacity, they
scatter promisis right and
left, and when fulfllment is
demanded they slip out OF
the hole by some invention OF
the mind more or less plaus-
ible. Of course some men
bluntly insist upon the carry
ing ut of the bargain, but,
III I. certain percentage OF
cases, their excused ere eX-
cepted and thus their nefar-
1OuS existence continued.
Hence we telieve it is econ
'omy and wisdom for every
body in general and farmers
in particular, to pass by every
travelling shark that proposes
to make you rich by a small in
vestment, Or save you from
$40 to 800 in a little scheme
they have on foot, and as 40
expression of your good faith
only ask your signature to a
simple contract. Patroaize
home industry. Deal with
those whom you know and
thereby save yourself from
vexation of spirit and being
soundly swindled.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
DR.. AND MRS. E. T. WEST
ENTERTAIN SUNDAY

Sunday evening, DR.. f. Talmage
West entertained at his home in John.
son City with an exceptionally beauti-
full and elaborate dinner party in COM
pliment to his brother, Mr. George
Whitfield West and his bride, whose
wedding was solemized in Chicago the
first of the week. The occasion was
one of unusual beauty, the residence
of the host being lavishly decorated
with wealth of bride roses. The din
ner, which was served in courses, was
served in courses, was faultless and
the menu embraced number of rare
and palatable dishes. Those from
Bristol who attended were Mr.. and
Mrs. N. B. Remine, cousins of Mr..
and Mrs. George West. During the
day the party were entertained with
an enjoyable trip over the G., G. & o.
railroad.
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MUSICALE A SUCCESS
LAST FRIDAY EVENING

The Ladies' Aid Society of Watauga
Avenue Presbytesian church are great.
ly indebted to the Dunn family, assist
ed by Miss Rose, Of Abingdon, for a
very enjoyable musicale, given in be-
half of the rociety, at the home of Miss
Marion Friberg, on Friday evening
last. The Dunn family are musically
gifted, in a high degree, and every one
present enjoyed the envening. Miss
Rose was exceptionally fine in her de-
lineation of negro dialect, although all
her numbers were numerous and
amusing, in the extreme. The Ladies'
Aid Society desire to express their
thanks to Mrs. Dunn and her talented
family and to Miss Rose, and also to
Miss Friberg for the use of her home
for the occasion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
REV. FAIHER LARKIN Ill.
Suffers Stroke of Paralysis at
Knoxville bot is Believed He
Will Recover.

Knoxville, June 27.-Rev. Father
John Larkins, of the Soldiers Home
at Johnson City, was stricken with
paralysis Sunday night about 8 o'clock
while walking on Gay street. Mon
day he rested well. His left side is
paralyzed.
Father Larkins is one of the best
known Catholics in the state. He
came to Knoxville to meet his niece in
this city. Sunday night they were
guests of friends at supper. They were
walking near Hotel Imperial when he
was stricken. Medical aid was quick
ly summoned.
His many friends throughout Ten
nessee will regret to learn of his mis-
fortune. While the stroke is not con-
sidered serious, owing to his advanced
age it will be very hard upon him, it
is feared.
Father Larkin is one of the state Of
ficials of the ancient order of Hiberians
and is one of the best posted men in
the state on the work of the order and
its early history. He has lectured in
all of the cities in the state.
He has many friends in Knoxville
who wish him speedy recovery.
Dnring his illness he will be at the
parish house of the Church of Immac-
ulate reception.
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TO THE MOTHERS
OF JOHNSON CITY.

There is at the Headquarters of the
Salvation Army little half starved
infant OF sixteen months old. without
any clothes, and the moths of the town
are appealed to to either send to the
Army headquarters or notify Capt.
Coy, who will send for them, such
clothes as they may have and are will
ing to give this little waif. The child's
mother is dead and the father brought
it to the army headquarters and gave
it to Captain and Mrs. Coy saying they
could have it if it lived or died. Mrs.
Coy is mothering the child and thinks
there is chance for it to live, but is
sadly in need Of clothes for it. Any
mother who has clothes which will
fit child of year old will, we are
sure, be only too glad to help.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
100 PASSENGERS
LOSE VALUABLES
ON FAST WESTERN TRAIN
Three "Road Agents" Made Soc
sessful and Daring Raid Near
Ogden and Made Escape.

Ogden, Utah, June 27.-0regon Shor
Line passenger train No. was held vi
at Five Points at 130 o'clock this
morning and every passenger on the
train robbed of his valuables. The
robbers boarded the train at Ogden and
held up the passengers as soon as the
train left the city limits. The rear
brakeman was shot at twice, but escap-
| ed injury. A woman was badly beaten
and an unknown man, a foreigner, was
also severely beaten. The bandits,
three in number, struck down every
one who offered the slightest resistance.
The express messenger was compelled
to give up his keys and the express car
was searched. One of the robbers re-
marked that they knew there was no
money in the car but they would make
search anyhow. Sheriff Wilson and
posse is in pursuit.
Tie robbers numbered three. The
exact amount the robbers obtained has
not been determined.
Two passengers and two trainmen
were injured. The robbers drove to
Second street from Ogden in buggy
They stopped the train by placing rail-
road torpedoes on the track. When
the head brakeman went forward to
ascertain the cause of the delay he was
struck with a revolver by one of the
robbers. He was then taken at the
point of a gun to the express car and
compelled to call to the messenger to
open the door. AS the door opened
one of the bandits crawled in and COM
manded the messenger to open the safe.
After rifiing the safe the robbers turn
ed their attention to the coaches. AS
they started for the coaches Rear
Brakeman N. B. Franklin was met
coming forward The bandits COM
manded him to halt, but he disregard
ed the order and two shots were fired |
at him. He then stopped and one of
the bandits knocked him down. Frank
lin rolled into ditch, where he feign-
ed Inconsistencies. After seeing that |
he was not watched, he jumped p-and |
ran three blocks to the home of Deputy
Sheriff Hutchens, whom he aroused |
and informed of the robbery. The dep
uty hurried to the scene, arriving just
as the train pulled out for the north.
When Conductor Williams left the
train he was covered by one robber and
ordered back to a coach. While one
1esperado stood guard over Engineer
the other two with revolv-
ers drawn went through the train or
lering each passenger to hand over his
valuables. One woman, Mrs. j. I'll.
Ball, was relieved of pair of diamond
earrings which were torn from her ears.
A foreigner, whose name was not learn
ID, was assaulted by the robbers. The
nan did not understand what was GO
ng on and was brutally beaten with
he butt of revolver. After the train
lad been robbed the bandits fired a fu-
illade of shots in the air to terrorize
he passengers, got into the buggy and
IroYe away.
There were nearly 100 passengers on
he train, every one of whom lost some
hing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
MILITIAMEN CALLED UPON
Bostic Makes Desperate Resistance
bot Was Found Dying When
the House was Entered

Atlanta, June 27.-W. H. Bostwick,
a desperate who killed three men and
wounded three at his home dear Ocilla
yesterday, was found dying in his bar
ricaded home at 4 o'clock this morn
ing, when the Fitzgerald company Of
the national guard rushed in and cap
tured the home. He died within an
hour. The five children who were in
the house with him were rescued un-
iajured. 1t is supposed that bullet
fired during the fight with posses last
struck him. Sheriff McIanis died
about the same time.
The Fitzgerald company arrived at
a. m., and without warning for the
arrival of the Albany soldiers prompt
ly rushed upon the house which had
been the scene of fierce fire of bullets
all night. For fear of hurting the
children, the soldiers did not fire.
icy dSSClllDlCu OH lOuL SlUCo VI UIlC
house, 300 yards away and at the COM
mand ''forward'' moved upon the
place at the double time. The irst ar
irving kicked in the door, and with
drawn revolvers entered. Bostwick was
found on the floor, unconscious and
dying. The children, terrified, hud-
died near The father had kept them
on the fool all night and thus they
had escaped the bullets fired by the |
posse. 1t was reported at first that
the guardsmen had killed Bostwick.
but this was denied later. The man
lived over an hour but the country peo-
pie were not informed of that fact.
At the same time that the desperate
was dying, Sheriff J. P. McInnis died
at Irwinville from wounds received at
hands the night before.
The other injured men willTecover.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
ELIZABETHTON
BOY DIES
BODY RECOVERED LATER
Doctors try for Hours to Revive
Him bot are Unsuccessful AT
ter Faithfu1 Services.

Elizabethton, June 27.--At four
o'clock yesterday afternoon Bonny
McEwing was drowned in the Wat
anga river at a point called "devil's
hole, near this city. He is the fifth
victim of the water at this point. The
body was recovered after about two
and a half hours and every effort was
made to revive it. 1t was wrapped
in salt and every other method known
to modern science was tried but with
out avail.
The young man was only II years of
age and the mother is heartbroken
over the sad accident.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30


Mrs. Tate l.. Earnest, Jr., left Sun.
day to join her husband in Roanoke.
@. 0. Vance and wife were in Bristol
Sunday.
James Grey has returned from v. M.
l., where he has been a student for the
past year.
w; B. Hodges was in Jefferson City
Sunday.
Hugh Bowers has returned from a
visit to Boone's Creek.
Miss Miller Smith has returned to
Piney Flats, accompanied by Miss
Thelma Houston, after being the guest
of MIR. and Mrs. J. w. Housron.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
An Experts Opinion
of Skin Diseases.

A prominent national expert on skin
diseases, whose name you are familiar
with, says that in all his scientific expe-
rience he has never found so hard dis
ease to conquer as Eczema. Yet he does
not hesitate to recommend Zemo as a
most successful remedy for the treat
ment OF Eczema, itching skin diseases,
dandruff, pimples, backheads and all
other diseases of the skin and scalp. He
says that not only do its curative quail
ties make it popular, but also the fact
that it is a clean liquid remedy for eX-
ternal use. A great Improvement over
the old style greasy salves and lotions,
which are rot only unpleasant to use,
but do not destroy the germ life that
causes the disease. Zemo draws the
germs to the surface and destroys them,
leaving the skin clear and healthy Can
be used freely on infants. City Drug
Co. will gladly supply those who call
with free sample bottle of Zemo and
booklet, which explains in simple Ian
guage all about skin diseases and how
to cure yourself at home with Zemo.
City Drug Company. thur
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

ganization in the state when he
owes it as a matter of patriotism to
stand against it. | may also say
that if man has ends in view and
deals and combinations wholly in
compatible with sustaining his party
and its organization in which that it
seeks to accomplish and that which
it represents, then of course no one
could expect such persons to sub.
nit to its jurisdiction or abide its ad-
judication. | am a republican, and
In full sympathy with its policies, its
platforms and its issues. For fifteen
years | have participated in every
campaign, and given of time and
means. | believe these contests
should be settled and as a republi-
can | respectfully invoke the action
of your honorable committee to the
end that ! may know if | am right
and have the Sanction of my party,
and so that the rank and file who
believe with us may also know. |
pledge that if this matter is taken up
and determined, | will abbe the
decision and prove by my conduct
that | am what | profess to be. No
good republican can do more, and
none ought TO do less. And in
view Of the crisis now on in Ten
nesSec, involving the whole state,
involving the fundamental elements
of free government of the people,
for the people and by the people, no
man can place his personal interests
above the good of all, and yet say he
is true, earnest man, regardless of
past political affiliations.
Very respectfully yours,
PAUL E. DIVINE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
REV. T. J. CRAWFORD
MAKES ADDRESSES.

As delegate he addressed the gener-
al assembly of the Presbyterian church
which convened at Atlantic City, Nj,
a gathering of some 1900 people, at
which Congressman w. H. Bennett,
of New York, acted as chairman, 9th
er addresses were made by Rev. Craw-
ford in Philadelphia and other cities
while north. The stand which he
took as leader among the negroes is
that the south is the best place for his
people and that the solution of this
veXed problem is largely dependent
upon the negro himself. He takes the
view that the problem is entirely a
moral, industrial, educational idea.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
THIRD REGIMENT
ELECTS OFFICERS

At Knoxville yesterday the officers
of the third infantry reelected Col. q.
F. Spencer colonel by vote by vote
of 70 to 7 over DR.. H. +. Goetz on the
first ballot. A warm contest arose in
the race for lientenant-colonel with
DR.. Cass, Maj, @. Fred Brown and
Leroy Reeves as candidates. On the
Sth ballot DR.. Cass was elected. Jas.
G. Kuhnert, of Bristol, was elected
major.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

1t cured me, or il saved the life 70
my child, are the expressions you hear ev-
cry day about Chamberlain Collie, Chole-
ra and Diarrhoa Remedy. This is true the
world over where this valuable remedy has
been introduced. No other medicine in use
for diarrhoea or bowel complaints has receiv
ed such general approval. The secret of the
success of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy is that it cures.
Sold by all dealers
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
COMMITTEE
ASKED TO SAY
WHICH OF THEM IS REGULAR
Writes Letter to State Chairman
Sanders Proposing That the
Committe Settle the Matter

Mai. Paul E. Divine, late treas
urer of the National Soldiers Home
at Johnson CITY, who was named
last week by the anti Brown.
low judicial committee for attorney
general of the First circuit, is now
calling upon the state republican
committee to decide which is the
regular nominee OF the party, him
self or Hon. David A. Vines.
His Letter.
Following is the full text Of Maj.
Divine's letter:
Johnson City, Tenn, juno 24,IoIo
Hon. Newell Sanders,
Chairman Republican Execu-
tive Committee, Chattanoog a, i,
Tenn:
Dear Sir:
| have the honor to represent to
you thar | am and claim to be the
regular nominee of the republican
party in the First Judicial circuit of
Tennessee for attorney general, and
that | am advised one David A,
Vines, of Johnson City, is also
claiming that he is the republican
nominee for the same Office, Or
making some pretensions thereto.
The claims of both cannot be right,
for in the nature of things there can
be cnly one real, true, regular nomi-
nee of the republican party at the
same time for the same Office. The
question therefore arises, who is
right, and how many and by whom
shall the matter be determined?
The Supreme Arbitrator.
The executive committee is the
supreme court of the party in Ten
nessee. and in time out of mind all
such contests and conflicts within
the party have been adjudicated and
settled by it. This is true of judic-
ial as well as other matters, as was
done eight years ago. And in this
connection, | may say that | do not
recall case where our party has
acSed in this capacity in the interest
OF party harmony THAT their action
was not sustained by the people.
OF course, il man is not a republi-
can, or if his views on current top
les and issues are at variance with
policies of the republican party, then
OF course he should not accede to
its jurisdiction, as that would place
partly above principle. And if his
convictions are at war with the ad-
ministration of party affairs and the
principle asserted by its supreme or
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
MER CHANTS RESPOND
WITH LIBERALITY.

The finance committee in charge of
the Fourth of July celebration have
had liberal donations from the business
men, but have found few who want
free ride, SO to speak, who have re-
fused to help the cause along financial
ly. The committee will publish the
list of donors in The Comet next Sun
day morning.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
A Momnn,s Great Idea

is how to make herself attractive. But,
without health, it is hard for her to be love
y in face, form OF temper. A weak, sickly
woman will be nervous and iritable.e Con-
stipation and kidney poisons show in pim-
piles, blotches, skin eruptions and wretch
ed complexion. But Electric Bitters always
prove godsend to women who want health
beaury and friends. They regulate stom-
ach, liver and kidneys, purify the blood
give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure breath,
smooth, vevety skin, lovely complexion,
good nealth. Try them. soc at H. C..
Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

Rev. John T. Wilds, of New York,
came to the city yesterday and will
spend his vacation with his sister, Mrs.
S. w. Wilson at High Point South.
w. G. Mathes and wife have return
ed from a weeks vacation at Saginaw,
n. G.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Sproles,
a girl, at their home at 3l4 Fulton
street.
Mayor G. l.. Smith and J. w. Cass
spent Sunday in Rogersville with their
wives, who are visiting homefolks.
d. N. Taylor has resigned as delive-
ryman at the Evans-Hill Co. and ac-
cepted position with Dolen's restau-
rant as night clerk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
NEW LAW FIRM ORGANIZED
Phlegar, ]. Norment Powell, Price
and Shelton Form the New
Firm, Beginning July 1st.

Messrs: Archer A. Phlegar and j.
Norment Powell. of the firm of
Phlegar & Powell; Mr.. John w.
Price, associated with said firm, and
Mr.. Harry Fl. Shelton, of the firm
of St. John & Shelton, announce
that they have formed a new part
nership, beginning July /, 1910, for
the practice of INV, under the firm
name of Phlegar, Powell, Price and
Shelton, with Offices at Bristol, Vir-
ginia, Tennessee, and at Johnson
City, Tenn.
Mr.. Shelton will divide his time
between Bristol and Johnson City.
Judge St. John has not yet announc-
ed his plans.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
New Music Hall aTurn."

An exciting music hall turn" which
will be known as the human cup and
ball" was rehearsed in a shed at the
outskirts of Paris. A woman is shut
inside a huge wicker ball. which is
then rolled down a steep inclined plane,
terminating in an upward bend. The
ball shoots with lightning speed down
the slide and is hurled up into space
and caught by an elevated bowl
shaped receptacle 26 feet away.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
Keep the King at Home.

For the past year we have kept the king
of all laxatves, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
in our home and they have proved blessing
to all our family, writes Paul Mathulka,
of Buffalo, N. Y. Easy, but sure, remedy
for all stomach, liver and kidney troubles.
Only age at II. G. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
Twenty-Seventh Year
H. L. WILLIAMS
WEARING MEDAL

James A. Summers won The Comet
medal in the closing shoot of the gun
club last season and has kept it hidden
away until yesterday when be discov-
cred it while hunting for his diamond
ring in his wife's jewel case. He
brought it to town and turned it over
to Mr.. IL. L. Williams, who made the
best score last Saturday. johnson
City has some crack shots now and
Mr.. Williams will not be constant
wearer of the gold badge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
MAN AND MULE
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

Sneedville, June 27.-A local
storm ran Shelby Lawson into the
barn Of Eli Fleenor, for whom he
was blowing, Lawson put his mule
in a stall and hastened to the loft of
the barn. A bolt of lightning
penetrated the barn, killing Lawson
and the mule instantly. Another
party nearby was stunned.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

mark the wonderful progress of the age. Air
flights on heavy machines, kilograms with
out wires, terrible war inventions to kill
men, and that wonder Of wonders, DR..
Kings New Discovery to save life when
threatened by coughs, colds, lagrippe, asth-
ma, Group. bronchitis, hemorrhages. hay
fever, whooping cough or lung trouble.
For all bronchial affections it has no equal
1t relieves instantly. It's is the surent cure.
Jas. M. Black, of Asheville, N. c.. r. R.
No. a, writes it cured him Of an obstinate
cough after all other remedies failed soc
and ST.. A tiial bottle free. Guaranteed
by II. c. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30
A Dreadful Wound

from knife, gun, tin can, rusty nail, fire.
works, or of any other nature, demands
prompt treatment with Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to prevent blood poison or gangrene.
It's the quickest, surest healer for all such
wounds as also for burns, boils, sores, skin
eruptions, eczema, chapped hands, corns or
piles. 25c at H. c. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

Lean shoulder is almost invariably caused
by rheumatism of the muscles and yields
quickly to the frea application Of Chamber
lain's Liniment. The liniment is not only
prompt and effec' 'ual, but in no way disa
greeable to use. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

If you are not satisfied after using accord
ing to directions two-thirds Of bottle Of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
cleanse and invigorate the stomach, improve
the digestion, regulate the bowels. Give
them trial and get well. Sold by dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is sold on
guarantee that il you are not satisfied after
using two-thirds of bottle according to di-
rections, youe money will be refunded. Ii
is up to ydi to Try. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

came here from Jonesboro, and has
made good record as an officer and
citizen.
Chief Campbell wired points down
the road last night to look out for the
murderer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

Miss Mildred Crouch, who has been
the guest of DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Nc
Afeee in Dalton, Ga, has returned
home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

If you fear hot weather and bad bowels,
DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup is your
friend and your baby's comfort, mi
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-06-30

Mrs. James Frizzell, who has been
visiting Mrs. Robert Kilby, has re-
turned to her home in Bristol.