davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
SUSPEND
OPERATIONS
LAST LEGISLATURE S
Enactment Prohibiting the Manu-
faeture Of Intoxicating Liquor
Effective with PASSING 1909

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 8l.-The Law
passed by the last legislature prohibit
ing the manufacture of intoxicating
liquor in Tennessee went into effect
this midnight. Forty-one whisky dis.
tiilsfies and FIVE big breweries are af.
fected, and all announced, it is said, a
suspension of operations with the close
Of the business day, 1t is conceded,
however, that some one of them will
commit a deliberate overt act for the
purpose Of testing the statute. Which
one, the liquor men declined to say to-
night, but it is understood that Chat
tanooga firm is booked TO, having the
backing of all the others. One whisky
plant, with headquarters here, closed
down its distilleIies during the day,
finding its big warehouses full and in
a position to supply its trade outside
the state for long time to come. 9th
er plants here and contiguous closed
with full stocks. One noted distillery
in Moore county announces that it has
an immense supply of whisky on hand
and that the price will hereafter be 81
gallon more than heretofore. They
explain the advance by saying that
employees who are heads of families
will be kept on their payrolls. The
amount expended yearly in the manu-
facture and handling of this one brand
of whisky is estimated at half mill
ion. The closing of the plant, it is said,
will stop daily expenditure of $500 in
Moore county. The management has
heretofore bought all the corn produc-
ed in Moore county and supplies and
stock for Franklin, Lincoln and Bed
ford counties. The only apple brandy
warehouse in the state is department
of this plant and WAS also closed today.
The big breweries, it is said, will de-
vote their attention to the manufacture
of soft drinks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
YOUR CHANCE TO CO TO JAIL
Just Draw a Check for Less Than
One Dollar After January
and You Are a Criminal.

If you want to join Capt. Shipp in
the District of Columbia Jail just draw
a check against your bank for less than
81 after January, says the Chattanooga
News. The best method would be to
pay your water bill with such check
if you happen to be one of the few
lucky enough to pay only the minimum
of IS cents. But any old account for
less than dollar will do just as well,
and will give the federal court a chance
to fine you $500 or send you to prison
six months, or both.
Furthermore it shall be likewise
criminal to pay out note or memo
randum or any other obligation for less
than the above sum mentioned.
The Sixtieth congress of the United
States, in their spare time, passed law
which prohibits all the above stated
transactions, so be careful. ye check
book fiends, how you draw your checks
in the future and carefully remember
the amount, ''not less than dollar"
The American Banker, the organ of
the banks all over the United States, in
its issue of December IS, gives the law
in full, which is as follows;
"Sixtieth congress, session No. e. To
amend chapter 1921 of the penal laws
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES

| The appropriations up to june 1910
for the nine National Homes and Bat
tlemountain Sanitation is $4,32S, $50
for State Homes is $1,l50,000 Total
for both, $5, ,47S, $50.
The Watauga Glee Club from John
son City danced the old year out and
the new one in at the Home hotel Fri
day night. Twenty five couples were
there and supper was added at 81 per
plate.
The moving picture show at the
Home New Years night was good and
the Easter eggs were fine.
AT the Eastern Branch, Togus, Me-,
the thermometer showed l5degrees be-
low zero December 28th. About 1900
present there.
AT the Togus Home at dinner Miss
Ruth Richards placed card at each
plate with the inscription, Merry
Christmas from Miss Ruth Richards, !"
printed on it and a very unique border
surrounding all.
Members are being turned away from
the Hampton Home for want of room.
They have 2i65 there now and there
are rumors that this Home will be
turned over to the war department.
They are building new power
house there and will place dynamos to
supply Fortress Monroe with light.
The home and fort have to depend on
private plant at Hampton and it is
very unsatisfactory from the home to
Fort Monroe along the Chesapeake bay
will all belong to the war department
sooner or later and both sides of the bay.
Ben Phiney, IS, Washington, Ind,
has been drawing $24 per month for
years and he placed each check in a
bank there, and he died few days ago
and left $1,000 for charity.
Gov. Harmon is going to recommend
bill to the general assembly of Ohio
to have board of control for all state
institutions and to take them out of
politics, law similar to the Iowa law.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
SAILING
ON THE
RED SEA
NAT REEVES
WRITES OF
HIS TRIP IN HOLY LAND
Will Take in the Sights at Port
Said, That Old Archian City.
Other Letters to Follow.
Nat Reeves writes Interestingly from

Nat Reeves writes Interestingly from
the Red Sea:
The Red Sea, Nov. II, 1909.
Dear Papa have just sailed into
the Red Sea. am seated on the deck
of the ship, viewing the northern coast
of Africa, to the south, and the south
ern coast of Arabia, on the north.
can't help but think of Bible stories
regarding Moses, Faro and other noted
characters, when | realize that | am
sailing on the Red Sea.
We passed one Arabian city this
morning at 2 o'clock, but didn't stop.
It's called Alden, and is located in
southern Arabia, near the entrance to
the Red Sea. Our next stop will be
Suez. This city is located at the en-
trance to the Suez canal, and we will
linger there but short time. We will
then sail through the canal, which is
seventy-eight miles in length. After
reaching the northern end of the canal
we will call at Port Said, staying there
long enough to "take in the sights of
that old Arabian city. / will not ad-
vance too far ahead of myself in this
letter, but will write you as proceed
on my tour.
The weather has been very hot since
leaving Colombo, and even there it
was scorching. We will continue to
experience warm weather until we
leave Gibraltar. We have been in
tropical seas for nearly twenty days,
but the oceans have been exceedingly
smooth since leaving Framantle, West
Australia. | have crossed the Indian
ocean and Arabian sea since leaving
Western Australia and will have cross
ed the Red sea by next Sunday, and
will arrive in Port Said next Monday.
the 10. We have already passed six
large steamers today. They are very
frequent on this body of water, it being
the only ''pass" for ships between Eu-
rope, Asia and Africa. | am now
looking across the sea from its southern
shores, which rises gigantic mountain
whose towering peaks rise above the
cloud line, rendering the northern ex-
tremity of the Ozark Continent ;, very
picturesque. Another large passenger
steamer is becoming visible to the
naked eye, far ahead of us. Passengers
on our boat are looking at it through
their field glasses, which brings it close
TO view.
Now, | must soon ''ring off. | will
mail this letter at Port Said next Mon
day, also will send post cards from that
city. Wishing you all well and happy.
| will close for this time. Love and
KISSES from NAT
p. S.-A young lady has just called
me to the other side of the ship to view
a beautiful island, resembling Coral,
which rises almost perpendiculariy
from the waters edge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06

that court. The court allowed them
the five days a month commutation
granted for good behavior under the
code of the district. This will reduce
the terms of the two months prisoners
by ten days and will insure their free
dom next Tuesday. The three months
men will each receive reduction of
fifteen days, being freed the first of
February.
The men to be liberated Tuesday are
Jeremih Gibson, the deputy sheriff,
Henry Padgett and Richard Mayse.
Sheriff Shipp, Luther Williams and
Nick Nolan are the ninety-day men.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
EAST TENNESSEE'S PIE
Distribution D De1aye d-President
Taft Will First Dispose Of His
Message to Congress.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Representative 3.
Walter p. Brownlow returned Sunday
morning, and last evening he and Con
gresham r. w. Austin were callers
upon Justice H. II. Lurton.
The indications as to the disposing of
East Tennessee patronage tend TO a
postponement until the president gets
off his mind the proposition he desires
Immediately to lay before congress.
The congressman were informed before
Christmas that it would be some time
after the holidays.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
@. j. Simon. Memnhis.

Very often young people, at an age when
they should be in the prime of health, suffer
from chronic constipation, and noehing
seems to help them. 1t was so with c. j.
Simon, of Memphis, Tenn, until he took
DIR. Caldwel's Syrup Pepsin, and now he is
permanently cured 1t will also cure indi-
gestion, heartburn, hatulency, sick head
ache, sour stomach, etc.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what we
claim, and if you want to try it before buy.
ing, send your address for free SAMPLE
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co II9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold by all
druggists at soc and 81 bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
SELLS SAYS HE'LL QUIT
IF BROWNLCW WILL ALSO

Knoxville, Jan. 2.-Senator Sam r.
Sells, who was local visitor today,
presented plan which he says will
bring about republican harmony in the
First district, that Congressman
Brownlow seems so greatly to desire
Sells agrees TO withdraw from the race
for congress if Brownlow will and leave
the field to others. This, he says, is
the surest way to bring harmony
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
RECEIVE CHRIST
MAS GIFT
FROM SUPREME COURT.
Tennesseans Allowed Five Days
Commutation for Each Month
for Their Good Behavior.

Washington, Dec. 3l.-Although a
little late, the supreme court of the
United States today made Christmas
present to the Tennesseans who are
confined in the Jail of the District of
Columbia on charge of contempt of
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
A Wonderful Mistake

to enlure the itching. painful distress Of
piles There no need TO Listen, II suf-
fered much from piles, "writes w "A. Marsh
Of silver City, n C till got box oi
Bucklcn's Arnica Salve, and was soon cur
ed ;. Burns. toils. ulcers, fever sores e
zema. cuts cho oNa-4 hands, chilbIaiYs, ytn.
ish before it. zsc at H C. MilIers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
Known BY Other Names.

There are no set of diseases so misnamed
as those that pertain to the stomach, liver
and bowels. Many think their nerves are
deranged, their heart diseased, their kid
neys weak, their blood impure, when in re-
atty they have stomach or bowel trouble,
Try DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the won
derful regular, and see how quickly you will
find youeself cured.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want to try il before
buying, send your address for free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co, II9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, ILL., 1t is sold by all
druggists at soc and 81 bottle.
Are you Reader of The Comet i?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
Making Life Safer

Everywhere life is being made more safe
through the work Of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills in constipation, bliousness, dyspepsia,
indigestion, liver troubles, kidney diseases
and bowel disorders. They're easy, but
sure, and perfectly build up the health. 25c
at H. c. Miiler's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
chicago working woman's Home.

A whole family can keep itself in health
by the use of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
because it is laxative that works mildly
and surely, and some member Of the family
is almost always in need of such remedy
DR.. Luella Underhill, medical superintent
of the Working Woman Home Of Chicago
writes that she gives nothing but Dr. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and II you would like to try it be
fore buying, send your address for free
sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., II9
Caldwell Bldg. Monticello. Ill. 1t is sold
by all druggists at soc and 81 bottle.
In all things il is better to hope than
to despair.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
of the United States, passed March A
1909. chapter Z. section l78.


1909, chapter 7, section l78.
No person shall make, issue, circu-
late or pay out any note, check, men,
orandum, token or other obligation for
a less sum than one dollar, intended to
circulate as money or to be received or
used in lieu of lawful money of the
United States; and any person so Of
Tending shall be fined not more than
$500 or imprisoned not more than six
months, or both. To take effect after
January l, 1910"
The general impression is that this
law will call for much larger supply
of fractional currency for circulation
than has heretofore been issued.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06

lated by all present The bride wore a
beautiful messaline dress and the
groom was dressed in the conventional
black. Mr.. and Mrs, Campbell left for
Elizabethton for few days visit The
bride wore a blue travelling suit with
hat to match. The young couple is
well known aud will make their home
in johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
"How long have you worked here ?,

Ten years. 81 suppose you stated
in as office boy?n s.No; started in
right where am now. /" "What's the
matter? Aren't you any good, or are
the jobs above you all held by relatives
of the president of the concem21
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06

Postmaster General Hitchcock dis
posed of the Sharp rumor by saying:
"Such an appointment has not been
considered, il will not go in that direc-
tion. The appointment will be an
nounced in few days"
Mr. Hitchcock would not say who
the choice would be.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
HITCHCOCK
SETTLES THE
SHARP RUMOR
THE POSTMASTER
GENERAL SAYS
WILL NOT GET
Assistant Postmaster Generals
P1ace-Would Not Say Who
the Choice Would Be.
TENNESSEE WILL NOT GET

Washington, Jan. 3.-The persistent
report to the effect that Robt. s. Sharp,
now internal revenue collector for Ten
nessee, would be appointed first assist
ant postmaster-general, now appears
to have been without foundation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
WILL EXTEND IT'S
DELIVERY TERRITORY

The Southern Express Co., is max
ing arrangements TO extend its wagon
delivery system at this place from the
paved district to the corporate limits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
AGED MAN FALLS AND
IS SERIOUSLY HURT

Bristol, Jan. 1.-W. III. Snodgrass,
ninety odd years old, father of l.. III.
Snodgrass, a prominent Johnson City
lumberman, is in a serious condition at
Ravens Nest, Va, as result of fall
sustained day or two ago. He was
visiting there and stepped out on high
porch. He slipped and fell eight feet
to the ground. He is one of the few
remaining veterans of the Cherokee
Indian war.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06

The teacher had been telling about
the rhinocerous family. "Now, name
some things" said she, "that are very
dangerous to get near to, and that have
horns "Automobiles ~ replied little
Jennie Jones promptly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06

George-Do you think that I'm good
enough for you, darling? Darling
No, George; but you're too good for any
other girl.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06

DR.. Fshrney's Teething Syrup is the best
remedy fer any sickness baby gets, no mat
ter how young or how old. Try it,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06
A Wild Blizzard Raging

brings danger, suffering death to
thousands, who take colds, coughs and la
grlppe-that terror of winter and spring. Its
dangers are stuffed, F." nostrils, lower part
Of nose sore, chiIs and fever. pain in back
OF head, and throat gripping cough.
When grip attacks, as you value your life,
don't delay getting Dr. King $ New Discov-
cry. "One bottle cured me, writes A L.
Dunn, of Pine Valley, Miss, after being
laid up three weeks with grip For sore
lungs hemorrhages, coughs, colds, whoop-
ing cough, bronchitis, asthma, it's supreme.
soc and ST.. Guaranteed by H c. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06

Our greatest glory is not in never
failing, but in raising every time we
fall,-COufnciu
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06

Taking baby up at night is often the
cause of bad colds. Use DR.. Fahrney $
Teething Syrup and stay in bed. IS cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-01-06

People like to be taken for what they
are worth, except when the Tax AS
SCISSOR visits them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-12

ersvtiie for the benefit OF his health.
Carroll expects to enter the I1ehlgh
University In September.
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary Elizabeth,
ferguson took place from tho rest
dencs of her daughter, MrE. Linda
Richardson, No. SOC North Twenty
seventh street, Thursday morning al
III o'eiock. Mrs. ferguson was well
known on the Hill. where mort Of her
long life was spent, and the love ana
osfeen, In which she was held war
evidenced by the many friends who
called to -ay a lotlng tribute to the
deceased
Master wingffeld Browning, . stu
dent ri Randolph Maear, spent Sun
day and Monday at .le home Of Mr.
Frank Bates. Jr., no. 1902 East Broad
street
The many friends of Mrs. u. 8.
Mitchell will regret to hear Of her ILL.,
ness a. her home, No. 42o North
Twenty-third street.
Revival services are in progress at
Trinity Methodist church, corner
Twentieth and Broad streets. this
week. Mr.. Reeves. of Washington
Street church. Petersburg. is assist
ing the pastor and Is attracting fine
cohbis5aliohS w HlS hoECApie seiIhoHS.
These services are tho first of q So
ries which will be held in the differ
ent Methodist churches on the Hill.
Next week the meetings will be held
at Union Station.
Rumor has 1t that the Easter bells
will be wedding bells for q number
Of prominent couples of Church Hill
and that the mysteries of the trous-
seau is dividing time with their Lem
ten devotions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-12
Lakeside News

Miss Lille Nesslage was the guest
Of friends near Lakeside Sunday.
Miss Annie Curran has been WIS.,
iting friends In the city during the
past week.
Miss Irene Lewis. of Richmond,
was the guest of Miss Virgte Carroll
during the past week.
Mr.. John Hanlon, of Taylorsville,
Va, has been spending the past week
as the guest OF his uncle. Mr.. J. T.
Carroll
Mr.. Louis Gurran ts seriously III at
his home on Brook road.
Mr.. John Carroll and nephew, OF
Richmond, has been visiting relatives
near Lakeside during the past week.
Miss Helen keileher, of Richmond,
was the guest of friends near Ladside
on Sunday last.
Mr.. Guy Franklin, Rio Vista.
Va, who has been i'll at the Memo
rial Hospital, Is able to be out again.
He kas the guest of friends near
Lakeside Sunday. March 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutson Ford, former
ly of Cedar Lane. have moved to
Richmond. where they will make
their future home.
Mrs Williams. of Richmond, spent
Sunday as the guest OF Mrs. J. Briggs
at Greenwood.
Mrs. Hutson Ford has been visit
ing her mother for the past week.
Mrs. Jack Briggs, OF Greenwood.
has been very iii with the grip for
some time.
MFs.-Jack- Briggs.- of Greenwood,
has been very I'LL with the grip for
some time.
The Rev, Robert w Forsyth. rec
tor of St. PauPs church in Richmond.
held services at Emanuel Episcopal
church. near Lakeside Park. at $50
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. l.. r. Graves, OF Rio Vista. Va,
who had his finger cut off. IL able
to return to his work.
Master Francis curran. OF Yellow
Tavern, spent Sunday as the guest of
friends in Richmond.
Miss Virgie Carroll. OF Brook Field
Farm. was the guest OF friends in
Richmond during the past week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-12

j. A. Price left Tuesday for Peters
burg, where she will spend week
visiting relatives.
Miss Eufa Schwartz, one Of our pit
vate school teachers, spent last sat
urday and Sunday with her home
folks at Big Island
Mr.. f. C. Cross, who was in the
Lynchburg Sanatorium for two weeks
for treatment, returned home last
Friday. having recovered sufficiently
to get about, but he Is not yet able
TO attend to hts duties.
Mr.. and Mrs. w E. Price, of Roa-
noke. We're visitors to Mr.. and Mrs
j. A. Price Sunday last. Mrs Price
remains the week ON a visit
Mr.. John Bucker, who Is now sit
uated in Lynchburg. spent Sunday
with his people near this place.
Mr.. w. E. Hudson was a business
visitor in Amherst county and Lynch
burg Tuesday and Wednesday.
MIR. C. 9. Hughes is now able to
get about after being Ill for the past
three weeks.
Mr.. ]. S. Stratton returned Tues
DAY. AFTER visit to his people in
Kentucky.
Miss Lizzie Staples was the guest
OF friends In Lynchburg a few DAYS
first Of the week
Mrs. Iona Staples, formerly of this
place, is a weekend guest of Mrs. G.
d. Patterson.
Mrs. Jude Pool and niece, Miss
Canada. of Lynchburg. spent Sunday
last with the formers sister, Mrs
Mandy Granada.
Mr.. Andy Avis who has been very
sick for the last month. is not much
better this week, and is still indoors.
Mrs. Virginia Hilldrup recently re-
turned after visiting relatives in
Lynchburg.
Miss Helen Hilldrup has resumed
her duty as school teacher, after a
few days delay from sickness.
Mr.. Beverley DrinkRrd. OF Lynch
burg. spent Sunday with his people,
who live near here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-12
Pampliin City

Especial to The Richmond virginlan. j
PAbfPLIN CITY. VA. March IL
Mrs. Mason. accompanied by her hus-
band, Mr.. Charles L. Mason, OF this
place, and Miss Virginia Pugh, OF
Masonvillc. near here, accompanied
by her father and mother. Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Pugh. and her uncle.
Mr.. Walter 8. Push. are at the viz
ginia Hospital. OF Richmond. under
treatment of DIR. Dunn.
Mr.. Mccain. formerly Of Cleveland.
Ohio. who has purchased Q farm near
here, but who was unfortunate
enough to break hts arm recently.
has gone on visit to his former
home, .. as .-s.s. s.s s .
Mr.. Fenton, OF Akron, Ohio. one Of
the owners Of the pipe factory OF this
place, who has been on q visit to
Mr.. w. q. Merrill. who Is still iii
at the Home and Retreat Hospital,
Of Lynchburg. + now on buslnsD
visit to our town