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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
BOLD ROBBER|EL IN HOMES
Three Residences Are Relieved Of
Valuables and Some Cash.
Bloodhounds Are Used.

Considerable excitement has been
caused the last few days by several
bold robberies i'll the very heart of the
residential portion of the city. Saturday
evening about 100 burglars entered
the home of Mrs. Mitchell, widow
living near the Columbus Powell
school, and took about $27 in cash and
several pieces of jewelry. The people
were out of the house at the time.
When the alarm was given blood
hounds were put on the trail, but made
no discoveries or connections. Again
Sunday afternoon the home of j. e.
Crockett was entered during the abb
sence of Mrs Crockett and some money
and few valuables were stolen. The
robbers then proceeded to the home of
Prof. t, +. Utterback, and after ran
sacling the premises, left for parts I'M
known. They didn't get much at the
last place in the way of money or jew
elry, but took other valuables. A grip
belonging to Prof. Utterback was
found in an old field some distance
from the house, where it had been
dropped by the robbers. Bloodhounds
were placed on the trail, and while
nothing definite has been learned, yet
there is strong suspicion and the case
is being worked on by the sheriff and
police. 1t looked like the work of pro-
fessionals. The parties learned that
the families were absent before they
undertook to enter, for it was all done
in daylight, except the robbery at Mrs.
Mitchells, which was committed in
the early part of the evening.
Julia Young, u coiored girl of twenty
summers, was arrested on charge Of
stealing money and a costly pin from
DR.. Lamb. The girl returned the
goods, and was allowed TO go free.
Blaine Welch, young man of color
broke into t. o. O'Donnell's on Thurs
day night. John Almany, who lives
nearby, heard the window crash and
he organized post haste a band. The
store was surrounded and Welcf
jumped out and was trying to make
his escape when one of the band shot
him through the leg. The policeman
took charge of the prisoner and Friday
morning had a hearing on the charge
of burglary and was bound to court.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
MORE ROOM NEEDED
IN THE LIBRARY.

Because of the growth of the library,
additional shelf room has become nee
esSary. This has been provided, and
the library is having its usual spring
cleaning and Encouragement. 1t looks
as if enlarged quarters will soon be
necessity. A neat library building,
centrally located, would be beautiful
addition TO the town, and a strong in
dication of an intelligent citizenship.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
SORBET ALLAMANDE
Roast Turkey Stuffed Cranberry Jelly
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Waldorf Salad
OFFICER SHOT
NEGRO DEAD.

Assaulted by Harry Miles, an Ala
bama negro, known locally as "Curly,"
policeman w. S. Wicks, of the Bristol,
Va, force, shot and killed Miles short
ly after midnight Saturday night. Of
ficer Wicks was making the rounds of
the properties of the V. & s. w. rail
way, when he met up with two negroes
at Scott and Moore streets. They ap-
peared to be intoxicated. One of them
gave his name as Sawyer. Miles man
ifested beligerant disposition, and
when officer Wicks requested Sawyer
to aid in the arrest of Miles, Sawyer
ran. Miles attacked the officer and af-
ter forcing the latter to his knees,
struck him at the base OF the skull
with billet, inficting a painful
wound. The negro held onto the Off
GER Mr.. Wiclxs demanded that he re-
lease his hold, but he chung to the off,
Ger, with the result that Mr.. Wicks
shot him in self-defense. The bullet
passed through Miles heart and lodged
in his back just under the skin. The
negro was dead in few minutes.
His body was taken to police head
quarters until arrangements could be
made for its burial.
Officer Wicks appeared before May
or Rice Sunday, when the shooting
as investigated, with the result that
the mayor held that the officer shot IN
self-defense while performing his
duties as police officer. Upon this
ground he was held blameless for thu
shooting. News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24

by local applications as they can not reach the
diseused portion OF the ear There is only one
,vay TO cure deafness, and that is by copstitu-
,io1ai remedies DeafuFss is caused by an in
anmea condition of the mucous lining OF the
eustacLian tube. When this tube Is Unnamed
Won have rumbling found or imperfect hear
ing and when 1t Is eltiroly closed deafness Is
taken out and this tube restored to its norman
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an Unnamed cohuition VI
the mucous surfaces.
we will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
nor he CURED by Halls Catarrh Cure. send fol
Circulars free. F.. J. CHENEY u Co., Toledo, Q
Sold by druggists. 55c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
MARKING OF NEWSPAPERS,

Postmasters are in receipt OF very
positive order from the Third Assistant
Postmaster General informing them
that if any inscription be written on
newspaper like, for instance, csc page
s, or p. 81 which calls attention 10 the
article that may be printed on that
page, is subject to the same postage as
first-class matter, two cents an ounce
or fraction thereof. This is specially
provided in the postal laws and regula-
lions and emphasized in the letters re-
ceived by postmasters. There can be
nothing written on the wrapper eX-
cepting Marked Copy and no iildi-
cation or mark can be made on any OF
the pages, unless first-class postage IS
paid
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
OFFICERS AFTER
DR.. VIM. T. ELLISON

Several indictments have been maze
against Or. Ellison, who practiced
medicine here last week in hotel Far
due. where he raked in the sheckels
without securing proper license. Large
crowds went to see him, and when the
authorities got onto him he skipped
out, leaving a substitute, who was ar
rested and held under bond. }. =.
Cox, attorney for the Washington
County Medical Society is the prose
cutting attorney.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
MAKES IMPROVEMENTS

The Southern railway is putting
down some large iron pipes in the
branch that runs across the track near
the express office A good sized stream
of water runs through underneath the
buildings at that point and for years
an old wooden walk and bridge has
been maintained, but recently the road
built a new bridge and tore away the
plank walk and filled in with Stag.
Now it is putting in a pipe large
enough to carry off all the water ana
will fill in with rock and dirt, making
decided improvement in both safety
and convenience.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
WATCH TO Be PRESENTED
To Colonel Barker by Citizens ct
Johnson City for his Work IN
Securing State Normal

At the meeting of the Commercial
Club on Monday night next, Col. j. Nj.
Barker of Bristol will be present TO ~
ceive the handsome watch to be PFC
scented TO him by the citizens of eur
city, fer the work he did in securing
the normal school for Johnson Cily.
Every member of the club is urged 10
be present, and an invitation is also
extended TO every other citizen TO come
and take part in the proceedings. IL
will be public meeting, and the club
desires that every one who can, will
come out. Do not forget the date
Monday night, February Is, at $50
O'Clock.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
MRS. ALISON DEAD.

Mrs. Elizabeth Alison died at her
home near New Bethel the 16 instant,
aged 70 years. She died from pneumo-
MIA and was i'll only few days. In ear
w life she united with the Methodist
church. She was loyal friend and a
devoted mother. She miniStered to
the sick and was always ready to help
the poor from her substance. She
leaves two children, Carl Alison and
Mrs. Gertrude Spurgeon, two grand
Children and two sisters TO mourn their
loss. Frank and Walter Alison attend
ed the funeral of their relative.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
NEW FACTORY FOR
JOHNSON CITY

]. NJ. Boyd, Of Fall Branch, with
factory at PaetolaS, was in the city
Tuesday at the request of the CONNER
cial Club, He was given site for his
plant and will move it at once to John
son City. The site was given 10y the
Carnegie Land 90. Mr.. Boyd will
manufacture manteIs and interior hard
wood ilnishings.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
AL BURRIS DIES IN
WASHINGTON, IOWA

Word has just been received here
from Lama, Iowa, of the death of A,
Il. Burris, who died in Washington,
Iowa, on the IL, while there on visit
to relatives. He had just passed bis
5Oth year. Mr.. Burris WAS well known
in Johnson City, having been associat-
cd in Johnson City several years ago
i'm the real estate business with ). ID.
Carmichael. His many friends will be
sorry to learn Of his death.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
MORE TIME TO MARK
CONFEDERATE GRAVES

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Bank
head has introduced resolution ex-
tending to Dec. /, the provisions of the
act of 1908, providing for the marking
of the graves of confederate soldiers
who died in northern prisons and hos
pitfalls. The commissioner TO super
wise this work is Gen. w. M. Coates,
of Alabama. The resolution is to give
him time to complete the work.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
VIRGINIA'S BLOW
TO PROHIBITION

Richmond, Va. Feb. 2l.-Local OPP
ton was sustained in the legislature
today when the MYERS bill calling for
popular election to decide statewide
prohibition was reported unfavorably.
This is regarded as a blow to the pro-
hibition movement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
ROBERT LLOYD DEAD

Robert Lloyd, aged 81 years, died of
heart disease suddenly at his home six
miles south of Jonesboro Thursday.
Mr.. Lloyd was one of the best known
and most respected citizens of Wash
ington county. Heis survived by a
widow and three brothers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
THE ELKs' BIC BANQUET
Exalted Ruler ]. U. Samnnis Roy
ally Entertained at Hotel Par
doe BY Local Lodge Friday

QUO py AOSdI AONSO AN@1
The johnson City Elks entertained
grand exalted ruler, J. U. Sammis and
members Of the EllSs' national home
committee with an elegant banquet at
Hotel Pardue on Friday at 80 O'Clock,
and later in the afternoon a "Dutch
Lunch" was spread in the lodge room
in the Armbrust Smith building.
The party spent part of the day
looking over the grounds and buildings
of the soldiers home and were lavish
in their praise of Uncle Sans way OF
providing for the old veterans and
openly pronounced it the finest instl-
tuition of its kind that they had ever
visited. The Elks are preparing to
build large home for aged members
and their trip to johnson City was for
the purpose of seeing how the govern
ment carried on the soldiers home and
provided for the members. During
the afternoon the members of the lodge
held open house in the club rooms and
speeches and fun making prevailed.
Cy H. Lyle performtd the duties Of
POSTMASTER in his own way and attor-
ney Dave Vines extended the visitors
cordial Elk welcome in behalf OF the
johnson City lodge. Responses were
made by exalted ruler, Sammis, Mr..
Davis, Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Hill, and
the occasion proved one of the best
ever experienced by the local members
The party left on the vestibuls for
Bedford, Va, and the home at that
point will be inspected.
Below follows the menu which was
served OF the banquet.
OYSTER COCKTAIL
Consomme Princess
Sweet Pickles queen OhVes
Celery Hearts Waters
Baked Fillet of Trout Au Vim Blame
POmmes Saratoga
Tomato En- Mayonaise
Prime Roast Beef Altr Champignon'
Dreamed Mashed Potatoes
Petit POis
Asparagus Tips on Toast
SORBET ALLAMANDE
Roast Turkey Stuffed Cranberry Jelly
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Waldorf Salad
i Neapolitan Ice Cream
Macaroons Lady Finger
Nuts Fruits
. Cafe Noir
Clears
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
NetlCe

Taxes are now due and must be pad
between now and March Sth to
avoid costs
Il. Il. ELLSWORTH, Recorder. Is -
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24

The Big White Sale at the Globe is
still booming. Don't miss this
opportunity which closes March
the LIST o1-lt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24

FOR SALE-At bargain, a two-story
residence on West Pine street. tol
further information call on or address
T. w. Davidson. ll-u
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24

For sale, desirable farms in large OF
small tracts. Also truck gardens ne0l
the city. W. A. Kite u Co., No l2l
Spring street. oo'i
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
MONEY TO LOAN

ON improved farms or city property, If
well located. Apply to G. I. LEE,
over UnaIxa National Bank. z2-tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24
WANT ADS.
Send The Comet to your friends

If you have property for sale or rent
list it with W. A. Kite d Co., IL
Spring st. We will find customers. ~
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24

Warren & Co. sell real estate while the
other fellow is getting ready. Try
them. 10
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24

If you like quick action, list what you
wish to sell or buy with X. Z. war
rem q Co., real estate dealers. lotl
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-02-24

Prime Roast Beef Aur Chdmptgnons
Dreamed Mashed Potatoes
Petit POis
Asparagus Tips on Toast
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-04
YACHT CLUBS HOLD
 ANNUAL ELECTIONS
Henry .Hobbs Us Chosen Commodore of Berkshire Club and Charles Phillips, Commodore of Park City Club.

The Berkshire Yacht Club, whose cosy club house is located at the head of navigation on the Pequonnock river, elected officers lest night as follows: Commodore Henry Hobbs; vice com modore, William Howes: rear commo- dore, Fred Weller: secretary, John Cornell: treasurer. Fred Teller; gover- nors, Julius Donath, Fred Weller, An drew Sellars, William HoWes, Charles Mckenzie. New bylaws were adopt ed. The reports of officers showed the club to be in excellent financial con- dition
 The Park City Yacht Club last night elected officers as follows: Commodore, Charles Phillips; vice commodore, J. N. Potvin; rear commodore, George w. Baldwin; secretary. Walter Reeves; treasurer, o. w. Wilcox; board of governors, William Hickey. M. A. Kenny, J. P. Coughlin. John Alexan- der, Antone Eisenmann and Henry Reldeif; house committee. Joseph P. Coughlin, George Durbin, Antone Eisenmann, J N Potvin and A. E. Johnson. Commodore Phillips ap- pointed the following officers who have tain, B. D. Parker; measurer, F. M Blake; librarian, S. A. Harrison; sur geon, Dr. George E. Ober; chaplain, Charles Langdon; entertainment com mittee. w. F. Clark, l.. W. Whitney Antone Eisenmann, George Durbin, Constant Reiling; regatta committee, Charles Chadwick, z. Wheatley, Clar- encee E. Primrose. Benjamin Hastings and A. E. Deming
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-04
VIEWPOINT

Frank Staples of Easton has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. H. M. Greenmann.
 Thomas O'Connell and Patrick Keat- ing have visited friends in Stamford.
 A number of friends of MT. and Mrs. James O'Connel gave them a surprise at their home in Zoar Satur- day evening, Jan. 29th. Whist was the chief feature of the evening entertain ment and the prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies first prize, Elizabeth Heating, consolation, Evelyn Barrows, gentlemen's first prize, John Heating, consolation, Fred Botsford, Light re- treatments were served.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Gilbert have been guests of MT. and Mrs. H. w. Light of Shelton.
 The entertainment for the benefit of Zoar Library, will be held in Gray S Plain schoolhouse. Saturday evening, Feb. 9th. It will, no doubt, be success full, as over one hundred tickets have been sold
 It is hoped all who can will interest themselves in the enterta inment to be given by the young folks at St. Mary s hall, Sandy Hook tomorrow evening for the benefit of St. Roses church. The program has been under the direc- ton of efficient management and while not long in preparation will without doubt please all. A dance will be giv- en after the entertainment.
 A young daughter has arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. George Ingra- ham of Bennett's Bridge.
 Last but not least is reminder of the Village School Ma'am at the town hall tonight for the benefit of the New town Library.
 Invitations have been issued for a celebration in honor of the 18th we'd ding anniversary of MT and Mrs. H. Pupf, at the Hillside Club rooms on Tuesday evening Feb 22d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-04
FAIRFIELD

Another rumor, which has startled property owners on Broad street, is to the effect that MT. Thompson who lives on the road running to the beach past the Fresh Air Home, contemplateS building a garage on the vacant lot lying between the property of Mrs Hinckley and the grounds of the li- brary. This land belongs to H. H. Nettleton of Bridgeport and is held at $25 front foot.
 Among the laGies entertained by Mrs. Allen Been1an. Wednesday after noon, belonging to the Musical Club, were Mrs. William B. Glover, Mrs. Hulse, Mrs. Wallace M.> Bulkley Mrs. Frederick Burr and Miss Louise Burr. The composer for the afternoon was Mozart.
 The ladies of the Home Missionary Society held a meeting at the church parlors yesterday afternoon. and at $ o'clock served one of their delightful suppers, which was literally patron zens.
 William $. Seerey passed Sunday with his parents on Sasco Hill. and has sirce gone tc Chicago. where he will have charge of the sale of the Hartford Pope automobile tires.
 Prof. Saunders of the Hargrove school appeared on the street yester- day with a new 24-horse power auto mobile. known as '"The General, from New York.
 The Board of Relief was in session again yesterday. They said that on Tuesday, the first day they were in session, but two men came to have their assessments reduced.
 It is now stated that Judge and Mrs. Banks will not leave for California until some day next week.
 Attention is called to the fact that the U. $. flag is not displayed on all the school houses while the schools are i'll session, as it should De.
 The true story of the big bass, four feet long, caught on Fairfield beach some days ago, is to the effect that Michael Noonan and MT. Benjamin, who has the care of the Mohegan spring. were the men on the beach who caught the fish. They sold it to Cook for $5 and it was afterwards sold to Harry Taylor.
 Miss Lottie Blamey of Southport, who has been in ill health for some time, has gone to Auburn. N. r.. for a two months visit with an uncle.
 Tie M. A. and L. Society meets this evening at the house of Edward Stales.
 William A. Wheatley was in town yesterday from Middletown, the guest of SuDt Graham
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-04
N ..-aaso ,ars the zins klnd toa AaY8 arsays Bough
 Of ~ ~<M
POINTS OF INTE,.Esr.

Some Very Special Bargains can be had at Radford B. Smiths to- morrow. The domestic sale is running full blast now and exceptional values can be found in all departments. Among other things offered cheap is a large purchase of Rappael Tucks, Me Loughlin valentines. some of which are being sold at one-third of original prices.
 Store Over-Rushed With Business.
 During this clearance sale we are so rushed that it is impossible to deliver goods as promptly as you might ex- peCt. We are doing our best to sat- isfy our patrons and we wish to be excused if goods bought during this sale arc a little delayed It will pay you to wait as there is a saving of 40 per cent. by buying during this sale. The Glasner Furniture O., 1192 Main street.
 Full Cream Cheese
 Our cheese is the best full cream cheese tbat can be found. mild with a rich cheam flavor. If you like rare bits this cheese makes the best you ever tasted. Native eggs are coming in better and are much less in price. Long Island, New York State and Western eggs, warranted strictly fresh. Fancy fresh new butter is very fine now and not high in price. We have good bargains in butter. Bos- ton coffee. the famous 1775 brand, the best coffee produced. Try this once and you will use no other. The price is less than other dealers. Choice teas at very low prices. The Peoples Dairy, 130 State street. Telephone Geo. A. Robertson 589.
 Another Honor Awarded to Bridge
 port for Its Enterprise
 Throughout the United States and in fact the entire world the name of Bridgeport is synonymous with ad- vancement. It has again proven to the people that it is not lacking in this quality. It's people are not satis- fled to be entertained by the leading actors of the country, but realize that they have many talented actors in their midst With this sin view the St. Joseph's T. l.. and B.. association have perfected a unique and attrac- tive vaudeville program which will rank high in the theatrical world. With it's numerous comedians, singers, dancers, etc, who have appeared as minstrel men in the past, this society is confident that they will score an immediate success. AS this is the last night of the gay season. dancing will be given particular attention and with such a combination who can complain. Do not forget the night, Tuesday, Feb. & and the place. Eagles hall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-04
STAMFORD

| The funeral of George Keeler Will son. the well known and popular drug g1st, who died so suddenly Wednesday night from heart failure, was held this afternoon from his late residence in Main street, next door to his store. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Packard and Rev. Arthur Shirley. Delegations were present from the va | rious lodges with which he was con nected, and the remains were taken to Union cemetery. The 'pall bearers were Postmaster Bristol, George A. Fairchild, Sidney and J. EXnmet Beardsley, and Charles F. Judson. Church Guild Monday evening at the home of Miss Emma G. Allen.
 It is now stated that the extra S1,- 900 needed to complete the addition to the Center school, is to be used for the new proposed sanitary arrange mentS.
 Arthur Wheeler spent yesterday in New York
 Wm. Martine has found work in COnway's market, Bridgeport.
 Tomorrow afternoon our local school basketball team will play a game with the Bridgeport Boys Club. ?: The subject of the lecture this even- ing at the library is Modern Condi- tiOnS and Tendencies of the Drama.
 It is thought that in short time the ladies' branch of the Red Men will be able to take the degree of Poca- hontas.
 Eugene Reilly has returned to his clerkship at St. Johns pharmacy.
 The Okenuck minstrels held a re- hearsal last night.
 Some of our fire Iaddies are going to Milford this evening, if it doesn't rain, to attend ball. %Mrs Roland P. Axtel is visiting in Danbury.
 The locomobile works of Bridgeport are building an automobile for stephen and David Booth of this town.
 Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Elliott w.. Peck will entertain some 90 ladies be- longing to the Endless Chain Social
 Last week Mrs. John Dorman, Mrs. Clarence Smith and Mrs. J. ". Rog- erson gave entertainments.
 Rev. E. J. Craft came to town to attend the recent operetta of Love and Whist which realized over $65.
 Mrs. B. c. Stagg and daughter re- main in Columbus, Ga, for the pres ent.
 The Mercy family intends to remove to Idaho.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-04
REVIVED BY WHISKEY.

Animal Good as Ever After Drinking
 Two Quarts.
 /Winsted, Feb. IA horse owned by Liyeryman James Hayes, which dis appeared after running away about 10 o'clock Wednesday night, was found yesterday morning in Still River The harness and one shaft were still on the horse. Ropes were procured and a team of horses and about forty men hauled the animal to the top of the bank
 The animal after drinking two quarts of Whiskey was apparently as well as ever. A man and woman were thrown out when the horse started to run on tue Torrington road and un- usual efforts are being made, thus far with success, to keep their names from the public.