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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05

Met at noon
Considered Indian appropriation bill.
carrying s7.+65.2 55
President Taft in message urged pas
sage of legislation to promote economy
and efficiency in government services.
Kentucky delegation urged appro-
priations committee to report favorab bly,
bill appropriating s250.0o0 additional
for food preventive work
Representative Humphrey introduced
bin, approved by department of justice
designed to break up shipping pools
and combines
Adjourned at $50 p m. until noon
Friday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of Suffering

My daughter was afflicted with
epileptic fits for three years. the attacks
coming every few weeks. We employed
several doctors but they did her no
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05

Of DR.. Miles Nervine'
MRS. FRANK ANDERSON,
Comfrey, MINI.
Thousands of children in the
United States who are suffering
from attacks of epilepsy are
burden and sorrow to their parents,
who would give anything to restore
health to the sufferers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-04-05
DR.. Miles Nervine

is one of the best remedies known
for this affection. 1t has proven
beneficial in thousands of cases
and those who have used it have
the greatest faith in it. 1t is not
"cure-all,' but reliable remedy
for nervous diseases. You need
not hesitate to give it trial.
Sold by all Druggists. II the first
bottle fails to benefit your money 10
returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
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ried to the water by members of the
church. The chair was let down to
the bottom of the stream, when the
water came up to the aged penitent' S
breast. Then Rev. John C. Swindal
baptized the old man by fitting the
chair backward till he was immersed,
William Kelly is doubtless The old
est man in Dickenson county, but his
exact age is not known. He is gener-
rlly thought, however, to be nearing
his hundreth year. The oldest inhab-
itants of the neighborhood say that he
was called told man Kelly" at their
earliest recolections. lie served in
the Union army through the civil
war. His wife has been dead for
many years, and he has been living
with his son Harvey, who is past 20
and who was also Union solder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
WATAUGA NEWS ITEMS.

Watauga, Tenn, Sept. 9-Schoo
opened here last Monday with Shel
bourne Ferguson as teacher and Mis-.
Dora Wallace as assistant
Miss Laura Gibson is teaching schoo
at the Barnes school house.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. James Lacy, g
son.
Mrs. Sam Atkins, of Bulls Gap, was
visiting home folks here last week.
Arthur Hale, of the Virginia Bridge
and Iron CO., is spending few days
in our town on business.
Mrs w. B. Reynolds and daughter
Anna Belle, and Miss Louisa Baum
gardner, went down to Johnson City
last Saturday to see the ball game.
John Shell, of this place was mar
ried Sunday TO Miss Harvey, of
Piney Flats. They have gone to house
keeping in the e. M. Hendrix property.
Mrs. Cox, of Bluff City, has been
her daughter Mrs. b. N.
Oucar Hendrix and family have
moved 10 Bluff City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
MUST BELIEVE 1T.
When Well Known Johnson
City People Tell it so Plainly

When endorsement is made by re
preventative citizen of johnson City
the proof is positive. You must believe
It.. Read this testimony. Every back
ache sufferer, every man, woman on
child with any kidney trouble will find
profit in the reading.
}. w. Galloway, 4l6 Hamilton St.
johnson City, Tenn, says:
MY work isvery hard on my kidneys
and as the result, | suffer from back
ache. When saw Doan's Kidney Pills
aqyertised, ] got supply from tie
Whitehouse Drug Co. and they disposed
of my trouble. My experience with
Doan's Kidney Pills has been so salts
factory that l can strongly recommend
them and can say that they act just as
represented" Is
For sale by all dealers. Price SO cents.
FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N. u, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name mc-Doan's-a and
take no other,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
Many Driven From Home

thousands are driven from their homes by
coughs and lung diseases. Friends and
business are left behind for other climates,
but this is costly and not always sure. A
better way--the way of multitudes--is to
use DR.. Kings New Discovery and cure
yourself at home. Stay right there, with
your friends, and take this safe medicine.
Throat and lung troubles find quick relief
and health returns. Its help in coughs,
colds, grip, Group, .whoop- cough and sore
lungs make it positive blessing. soc and
$I.oo. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by II.
G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
IS BEGUN BY
HIS RELATIVES
CLAIM UNDUE INFLUENCE
Was Exerted BY His Wife Who
Was a Morse and 60 Years
Her Husbands Junior.

New York, Sept. l2.-The fortune of
the late nonogenurian, John S. Lyle,
merchant, said TO aggregate about
$50, OO0000, became matter of con-
test today with the filing by relatives
OF petition protesting against the
probatlng OF the will whereby he left
the bulk of the estate to his widow,
former nurse, sixty years his junior.
Mrs Lyle was Julia Gertrude Han
non. She was nurse in the Presby-
terian hospital several years ago and
was employed TO attend Mr.. Lyle after
his wife died. 1t is charged that his
Will was fraudulently obtained
through undue influence on the part
OF the nurse, Attorneys for the CON
testing relatives declare they have
been unable TO find any record of a
purported marriage between MIR. Lyle
and Miss Harmon in Yonkers, n. Y.
on September 20, 1910
Chauncey G. Parker, of counsel for
the Lyle estate, SAID tonight that the
records of the Church of the Immacu-
late Conception inYonkers show that
the two were married in that city on
the date named. 1t was said further
in behalf of the estate that its value
had been grossly exaggerated and that
the fact that Mr.. Lyle left 100000 to
TO his first wifes relatives and 1925.
900 to New York charities was ga
negative of any undue influence"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
PrOlopging Life.

While no way has yet been found to make
life perpetual, it is fact that life can be
prolonged. Many people die before their
time because the organs become clogged and
can not do their work. To keep their body
open, active and free from impurities there
must be no constipation, dyspepsia, halu-
lency, liver troubles, etc. If old or young
people suffer from these complaints they can
find ready cure with DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want to try it before
buying, send your address for free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co., II9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello, ILL., 1t is sold by all
dealers at soc and ST. bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
INITIALS CARVED ON
TERRAPIN IN 1888.

j. l.. Reecc, farmer living eight
miles south of Bristol on the Holston
river, came to the city Friday and
brought news of an interesting find
just made on his farm, in the form of
terrapin upon the back of which
was carved the initials "H. HI. W.,
April 3, 1883" The terrapin was
found in a meadow and it was with
difficulty that all of the letters and
figures were made out, as part of the
inscription had been nearly effaced.
1t is thought that the carving was
done by member of the Webb
family, living nearby.-Bristol Her
aid Courier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
The MONDAY of Life.

Married people should learn what to do fol
one anotheI's little ills, and for the ills Of
children that may come. They are sure
sooner or later TO have occasion to treat con-
stipation or indigestion. When the oppor-
tunity comes remember that the quickest
way to obtain relief, and finally permanent
cure is with Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
the great herb laxative compound. A bottle
should always be in the house.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do what is
claimed, and if you want to try it before
buying, send your address for free sample
bottle to Pepsin Syrup Co, II9 Caldwell
Bldg, Monticello. H. 1t is sold by all
druggists at soc and 5 bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19

Mr.. Pierce was followed by severa
speakers, both for and against.
Chairman Morton then spoke against
abrogating the primary.
A was then taken with the result
as stated above.
The committee next went into the
election of a successor to Mr.. William
son. Mr.. Stanton placed Judge Harry
Kelley, of Memphis, in nomination.
Mr.. MeGrew nominated Joe Creath.
The nomination was seconded by Mr..
Puryear, who stated that personally
he liked Mr.. Kelly, who was good
dercacrat.
A vote was taken and Creath's cleo
ton resulted by the same vote that
prevailed in standing by the primary.
The lineup was the same. The com
mittee then adjourned
Among the members of the commit
tee the best Of feeling prevailed. At no
time was there any bitterness express
ed. The only feeling came from the
crowd that gathered in the assembly
hall to hear the deliberations of the
committee This crowd was over
whelmlngly for primary. 1t repre-
sented democrats from all over the
state. When the committee adjourned
j. L. Foust, who championed the OPP
position to the primary said: "Well,
it's over now, and Pm for the pri-
He left in the best of spirits
as did all the other members of the
committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
DELONG RICE MAKES
STATEMENT TO PEOPLE,

In the public press of Aug. 3rd. Mr..
Rice said:
"The treasurer is not only the Gus
todian of the peoples taxes. BY
virtue of his office, he is also the in
surauce commissioner of the state,
having under his official eye the con
duct of all companies that insure the
lives and property of our citizens.
"He is a member of the state
board of equalization, which has the
power to accept or amend the assessed
valuation of property of all railroad,
elegraph and telephone companies in
the State.
"He is a member of the funding
board, which will have within the
next year, the responsibility of refund
ing our public debt, amounting to
eleven million dollars.
"I have studied and am investiga-
iting the duties of the treasurer in con-
nection with these and other matters,
and if elected, it will be my policy to
require strict compliance with the
laws governing the office, without
mistreating of prosecuting any in-
dividual or corporation.
SIN handling the idle money of the
treasury it should be deposited only
upon unquestionable, and approved
security, subject TO the call of the
state And, in order that business
principles may be applied TO this
branch of the States affairs, the next
legislature should pass an act enabling
the.State to charge a small rate of in
terest on all deposits. Such an act
would turn thousand of dollars into
the treasury from source which $
long been neglected to the detrinent
of the public welfare.
oI believe that the funding board as
constituted should be capable of hand
ling the problems of refunding the
State debt without the employment of
an expensive funding commission,
and that no member of the board
should receive extra compensation for
his duties in this particular, by legis
lative act or otherwise"
Mr.. Rice is submitting his candidacy
to the Democratic voters Of the State,
in the Primary Of November 9Th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
CHANGES in EX-
PRESS ASSIGNMENTS.

f. b. Bell, who was route agent for
the Southern Express company with
headquarters in Bristol, has teen
transferred to johnson City, H. r.
Reed being transferred to Knoxville
to relieve J. w. Provost, agent at
Knoxville, who has keen granted an
extended leave of absence on account
of i'll health. 1t is expected that Mr..
Provost will return TO the service after
several months rest.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
NOTICE

Allpersons interested in Oak Hill
cemetary are hereby notified that
their dues are past due. We are COM
pelled to make large amount of col
lections at once, as we are owing Mr..
Mumpower for his summer work, or
a large part of it. Please pay the
amount you owe at once.
OAK HILL CEMETARY ASSO
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
ISAAC MILLER DEAD

Isaac Miller, aged 81 years, died al
his home in the eighth district, three
miles west of the city last week He
was a pioneer citizen in that commun-
unity and had been in feeble health fol
some time. The deceased is survived
by his wife and several children. He
was member of the Brethren church.
Interment was made in the new ceme-
terry at Green wood.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
ITCHING, FIERY,
RAW ECZEMA,

Zemo soothes, cools and heals angry skin
and quickly cures eczema and every form of
skin disease. Zemo is clean liquid wash
that sinks right in Quickly alays all
pain, all itch, all distress Zemo does the
work in way that is simply astonishing
and your druggist will refund the purchase
price if the first bottle does not give you en-
tire satisfaction Try one bottle at our risk.
Zemo is prepared by f. W. Rose Medicine
CO., and is sold by the City Drug Store. Is
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
The Men Who Succeed

as heads Of large enterprises are men of
gteat energy. Success, today, demands
health. To all is to fail It's utter folly
for man to endure weak, rundown half
alive condition when electric bitters will
put him right on his feet in short order
-Four bottles did me more real good than
any other medicine | ever took" writes
Chas. b. Allen, Sylvania, Ga, Alter
years Of suffering with rheumatism, liver
trouble, stomach trouble and deranged kid
neys, am again, thanks to Electric Bitters,
sound and well" Try them. Only so cents
at H. c. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19

made of Rev. Mr.. Dobbs, who has given
his individual attention for the past
months and DR.. West for his special
kindness and care. The same should
be said of Mrs. George Hardin, Mrs.
Waring, Mrs. Henry Hale and Mr. and
Mrs. j. T. Hall, also the street car con-
ductors and motermen for the kind
ness shown at all times. Mr.. Winesett
often spoke of his appreciation of these
things. May heavens richest blessing
abide with these.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
A RELIGIOUS CENSUS
OF JOHNSON CITY.

J At meeting of the pastors and Sun
day school superintendents of the cit.
held in Munsey M. +. chnrch, i
; unanimously agreed by the pastor
and ten superintendents present t,
take religious census of the entirt
city on the afternoon of Monday, Sept
30 between the hours of two and five.
This work was placed under tht
management of President Wofford anG
Secretary Sperow of the Johnson City
District Sunday School association.
The purpose of the census is to furn,
ish the churches with The names and
residences of all who are members OF
the respective churches OF the city OF
have a preference for some one of them
in the city to attend the church of his
choice.
The general plan Of visitation pro-
vides for subdividing the city into four
or more districts under the manage
ment of the district superintendent
The districts in turn will be subdivid-
ed into blocks containing not more
than twenty homes which will be Wis.
tied at the appointed time. In order
that the work may be non-sectarian
the visitors will be sent out in pairs
each member of different denomi-
nation.
The cards TO be filled out will show
the head of the family, street and
number, the church membership, Sun
day school enrolment or preference of
each member cf the family. On the
return of these cards to district head
quarters they will be classified and
tabulated according to church prefer
ence. The summary of the district tab
ulators will be made by the central
and the cards turned over
to the respective churches. Those not
not at home on this day will be called
upon the following day or days. 1t is
the intention to make this census relig-
iousiy exact No one is to be missed.
following this census the
churches will send visitors to call upon
those who have expressed Il preference
Tor their particular church. 1t is hoped
by this plan 10 find many new resi-
tents who are members of churches
elsewhere and have not yet identified
themselves with the local church and
llso the names of some who may not
nave found their particular church
epresented here but who have Sec
'nd choice which they might be in
luced to identify themselves with if
,indly urged.
Saturday, October 10, is TO be the {
reat day of iu-gathering for all the
hurches of the city. While number {
f the churches have already planned
Or rally day at an earlier date, yet y
his day will be The one Of special effort
1r increased attendance and perman-
Mt enrolment not only in the Sunday Z
chools, but in the churches as well. 9
This enthusiastic meeting of pastors
nd laymen argues well for real re- II
gious awakening in our midst.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
A TEXAS WONDER.

THE TEXAS WONDER CURES KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES, removing grav-
ell, cures diabetes, weak and lame back,
rheumatism and all Irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women. Regulates bladder troubles in
children. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81, One
small bottle is two months treatment,
and seldom fails to perfect cure. Send
for testimonials from Texas and other
states. DR.. E, w. Hall, 1926 Oliver St., !,
st Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. C21-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
BALLOT AFTER
HEATED DEBATE
VOTE STANDS TEN TO NINE
Lon Foust Leads Fight for Abroga-
ton Bot States After He Loses
That Result Is Satisfactory

Tie committee met at rs o'clock
with every member represented either
in person or by proxy. Following a
short session in The assembly room OF
the Maxwell house, and then an exc
cutive session in democratic headquar-
tiers, adjournment was taken to $3.50
O'Clock. The discussion on the part of
the committee was the occasion for a
good deal of noise and cht ering by the
spectators present. The crowd was de-
cdedly for the primary, and when any
member opposed il in speech he was
greeted with boots and hisses On the
other hand, when 4 member spoke for
the primary, as did Mr.. Puryear and
others, he was greeted with loud
cheers.
Mayor IIowse WAS present during
The efforts Of some members of the
committee to have the body go into
executive session. Although holding
no proxy, he asked to be heard. Chair
man Morton stated that he would be
heard without objection. Committee.
man Foust objected. The mayor spoke
anyway. He stated that the people
wanted a primary and that the COM
mittee should not call it OIL; that the
committee had no right to call it off.
At this juncture Mr.. Foust objected
- ufr hni
was rapping for order and the crowds
were cheering the mayor, who contin-
ued to speak. Unable to transact any
of its business amid such confusion,
the committee voted to go into execu-
tive session, yeas, IL; noes, 8.
When the committee retired to dem
ocratic headquarters into executive
session the members of the press only
were allowed to be present.
Mr.. Foust moved, in the form of
resolution, to rescind the call for a
primary, giving as his reasons that
such was to the best interests Of the
democratic party.
Mr.. Pierce, who had previously voted
with the friends of the opposition to
the primary, voted to table the Eoust
resolution. He pleaded that it was TO
the best interests of the party to do so.
He said that the recent primary held
was for the nomination of candidate
for governor, in which more than 100,-
900 democrats participated, was a
grand success, and that the committee
could not afford TO discredit that pri-
mary in any sense by calling this one
off.
care we going to do that?" he con-
.inued. "If we were united on Aug l
and Aug. Is, why can't we be united
now? The question is, have we the
right to undo the work OF the conven-
ion? Stop and think moment. If '
we undo the work Of that convention
we have set q precedent which will
plague the democratic party. 1t is a
grave question. am not speaking for /
he campaign committee, of which I ,
I'M q member-I am speaking as a
OF the state executive COM i
nittee; am speaking MS democrat" Is
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
OLD MAN BAPTIZED
IN INVALID CHAIR

Freezing, Va, Sept. H., William
Kelly, and aged and helpless man,
was baptized in Pound river on Friday
About two months ago he Joined the
Primitive Baptist church, and the
time was set TO administer baptism,
but his mind wavered, and the rite
was not performed. Later, hoSever,
he seemed to get the consent of his
mind to receive the ordinance, and he
so informed the church. He was car
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19
NEW RESIDENCES
BEING ERECTED

John f. Lyle has begun the erection
of a modern home on The corner OF
Watauga avenue and Elm street
DR.. w. J. Miller has razed the stable
on the rear of his lot facing Roam
street and will erect an up-to-date
cottage, work upon which has already
been commenced.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-09-19

was between 1000 and 5000 people
Every thing was orderly and every
body seemed in good humor and ben
on having a good time, The follow
ing premiums were awarded:
General farm products, J. A. An.
derson; one w. J. Oliver plow by fac,
tory. S, B. Snapp, 2d farm product
premium; one-half ton of fertilizer by
w. J. Barton Implement, Feed & Seed
Go. Best bushel bearded wheat, w.
A. Hughes; one turning plow by w.
J. Barton Co. +. w. Hughes, two
premiums on fine wheat; $50 lbs. of
-four Best variety orchard products,
f. M. Wolfe; 100 apple trees by Globe
Nurseries Co. J. d. Webb, four prem
iums: sheaf oats, threshed oats, largest
melons and largest apples. John &.
Cash; best half bushel Irish potatoes,
set silver knives and forks by Ches
Smalling. Best half bushel sweet po-
tatoes, S. B. Snapp; one garden plow
by Mitchell Powers Co. Hiram Hughes
best half dozen stalks of corn by boy
under sixteen; one hat by Chester
Carr. F. NJ. Wolfe, best display of
grapes; cash $40. Largest pumpkin,
w. c. Weaver; cash $40, K. Hughes,
best bushel of Smoothe wheat Old
est book, Lula Hughes, John Snapp,
best II stalks of corn. Largest beet
w. ID. Cross, one years subscription
to The Developer
Live Stock Dept. Best match mules,
G. H. Humphreys, one pair 500 shoes
by H. A. Masengill. Best sucking colt
G. A. Hodges; one buggy whip by
Hugh Banner. Best draft mares
r. A. King; cash $500. Best colt r.
A. King; cash $3.50. Best colt, M. j.
cash $3.50. Best mare and
,olt, g. &. Sanders; cash SO by
bank, Johnson City. Best
COW and calf, J. N. Arrants; cash $500
~ Shift Barger. Best heifer, James G.
Brown; $500 by A. ID. Smalling. Best
'ull, ]. G. Brown; cash $500. Best
mare, ]. A. Anderson; one hand saw
~ Summers-Parrott SO of the colt
'reniums was paid by the Unaka
National Bank, of johnson City.
Ladies' Department Nicest boquet,
drs. j. A. Allison, cash. incest quilt,
'allie Morrell, $500 umbrella by Z. {
V. King & Go. Best loaf of light
read, Mrs. w. A. Hug, cash. Best
ca cake, Mrs. ]. 7. St John. Best
* cans of fruit, Mrs. Doll Shell, cash.
'est can of peaches, Mrs. b. e. Smith, .
ne meat chopper by Summers Parrott- r
lest lemon pie, Mamie Hutson, cash. k
est apple pie, Mamie Hutson, calico y
ress by ]. A. Carr g. Go. Best calico :,
ress, d. A. Torbett, one-half pint ;
avor extract, DR.. E. NJ. Fleenor. Best a
splay of needlework, Miss Virgie +
Dwell, $500 Best hand made hand :
erchief, Miss Virgie Howell, cash 81.
rettiest doll, Collene Shell, cash 81.
Riding contests. Driving single
orse, Mrs. Doll Shell, rocking chair
7 Wolfe Bros. & Co. Riding Virgie
DWELL, side saddle by J. Parks Wor- a
y. Gents riding 1st DR.. Mcdowell, A
idle. Second, Bruce Hodges, pair g
ggings. Third, Craft Akard, whip. n
Baby Show. Girl, Helen Alison, one :,
ng. Boy, d. w. Foust, ring by Theo- a,
IRE Roosevelt and many other prem 9,
ms too numerous to mention. Look -
r larger display next year, Finan-
ally and otherwise the fair was
ccess. :.
Il. s. SHELL, Sec. and Treas. m