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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
A MUSTEnD |ILi1CE.
II Raised a Lively Rumpus. and u
Didn't Cure the Cold.

DIdnt Cure the Colo.
Lord Darlington used to be a great
practical joker. but he was once the
victim of his own reputation. He was
at the time stopping at hotel in Cape
Town. In the same hotel were a young
couple. and. the husband having
bad cold, the wife left her room to OBJ
tain for him the solace Of mustard
poultice. She left him asleep and,
thinking she knew her way. descended
the stairs and. procuring a particular
ly virulent connection. made her way
back to her room. But doors are
much alike in hotels, and, seeing one
ajar. as she had left her own, she en-
tered. Creeping quietly to the bed
side, she saw. as she thought, the form
of her sleeping lord and master. Has
tily bending over him. she placed the
fatal irritant upon his chest.
No sooner had she done so than
movement of the sleeper revealed, to
her horror. that she had made terri
BILE mistake. Too frightened to recap
ture the discriminating poultice. she fled
from the room and, rushing down the
passage. discovered her own door and
bOlted herself in.
1t was Hut a minute and the storm
broke The hotel was in an uproar.
The mustard poultice had been placed
on the chest of the corpulent. elderly
governor general. The explosion of
his wrath his bowls of rage as the
mustard did its work. brought SER
wants and manager to his bedside.
The situation did not permit OF an
explanation. Furious with Indignation,
he declared himself the victim Of
gross joke. and the efforts of the mai
ire d'hotel to pacify him were in vain.
He swore that the practical joker was
nobody else than Lord Darlington, and
the next day, Tuning and indignant.
left the place.
So did very contrite young wife
and a husband whose cold was no bet
ter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Undecided.

One day n professor OF mathematics
Mt Il certain university prepared to set
out on short journey on horseback,
He was an AhSentmiudcd person and
while saddlng the animal was think,
ing out some intricate problem Some
students stood near and watched him
ahStractedly place the saddle on hind
side before.
"Oh, professor" exclaimed one OF the
group, you are putting the wrong end
Of your saddle foremost"
Young man." replied the professor.
with some tartuess. you are entirely
too smart. How do you know II is
wrong when have not yet told You
In which direction I intend to gor'-
Iippincott's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
DIR. w. @. HALE s
MODERN DENTISTRY
AT RIGHT PRICES


Henry Stude took Sundays train for
Iron River, Mich, where he will attend
the fair, and visit with his sister Mrs.
Frank Sleeman.
Banchardville Blade, Sept. 10 Mrs,
Joseph Mauger and daughter Agnes of
Mineral Point, accompanied by Miss
Lizzie Cleary Of IIollandaIe, visited rel
atives and friends Mt this place Satur
day.
Misses Allie and Clara Mcneil visit
ed last week with their brother John
r. MCNEIL of Waldwick,
Mrs Hattie Cornish of Peru, H., has
been visiting for some time Mt the home
of her brother John r. Toay.
Mont Terrill attended the funeral of
his aunt Mrs Reeves at Jonesdale last
Friday.
The Misses Ena and Mabel jackson
AID Mrs &. w. Roe have gone to visit
at the home Of their brother Mont
Hb I1UHtl AtIttIl EItIll illtIt NlIH' INtt
will go to Winona, Mimi, before re.
turning to her home in Indiana.
Walter Bainbridge. former teacher
In the Mineral Point high school, was
in town on Monday visiting friends
He has spent the summer at South
Dakota and will return to the University
of Wisconsin this month to gradual,
with the class of 1918.
Miss Anna Dollase is filling til,
position of trimmer at X. O'Dowd''
millinery store.
Mrs. William Lanyon and Mrs. J, A
Meserole and daughters Frances ant
Emily have returned from visit il
Brooklyn and other points in the east.
Mrs. John James of the Welsh settle
ment fell down stairs on Tuesday, bad
ly spraining her ankle and breaking
small bone.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19

The fifth monarchy men formed a re-
ligious sect that sprang mp In the days
of Charles |. of England They We're
so called from the fact that they as
serted that in the last days the four
Persian. the BAbylonian and the Ro-
man. would be restored, and to them
would he added Il Christian monarchy,
or fifth monarchy. of which Christ
would be the king.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
A Crazy Wit.

While n wedding breakfast was be
ing held in II restaurant In a seaport
town I'm France n naval officer in uni
form entered the room and was invited
to preside over the feast. He made
himself very agreeable. sang songs and
delivered speeches He was proposing
the brides health when two policemen
rushed in ANA arrested him rs an es.
capped lunatic from II neighhoring asy
lum The prisoner took his arrest
calmly and smilingly He bowed 20
litcly to the officers and said:
II think YOU hay" made a mistake
gentlemen. There" pointing to the
bridegroom lis The man you want
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19

A southern sewing machine agent
drifted into the Seminole dominion one
day and set up a machine in Tiger
Tails tent. The old chief with great
its PAGES He then arose. brushed the
agent to one side and. seating himself.
adjusted his feet in the treadle He
started the wheel and found that he
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Queer Custom.

An Englishman went TO Paris, where
he stayed for some time. When he
returned to his home q friend asked
him how he had liked France
"A heastly country" he replied. per
fectly beastly They know nothing
there They don't even know how to
talk Why. they call bread 'painr"
But" his friend said. that is the
French word for bread"
"oh, | know that, But why should
they call II thNt2 1t really is bread
you know - Everybody's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19

country clergyman and his wife
were discussing Mt the breakfast table
the waywardness and eXtravagance of
the son of their neighbor, the rich colo
mel
"Ah. WELL" concluded the good wo-
man, ''he was born with silver spoon
In his mouth"
"Mussyful hebbens. Mis- Tidy" ex-
claimed the old colOred cook as she
dropped the plate of biscuits. How do
dey s'pose dat happened?"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
SAcret Account.

Family Physician-The trouble with
your husband, madam, IS that he has
overdrawn his account ut the bank of
vitality. Mrs. Gayman-l felt sure he
was deCeivtng me about something.
Doctor, give you my word | never
change
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19

The real treasure Is that laid up by man
or woman
Through charity and piety. temperance
and self control
The treasure thus hid is secure and passes
not away
Though he leave the heetinR riches OF this
world. this man takes with him.
A treasure that no wrong Of others and
no thief can steal
Let the wis" man do good deeds. The
treasure follows OF itself
-Ndhlkanda Sutta.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Preserve Self,Respect.

Being honest is the greater part OF
achievement. When you know that
you're doing the best within you, you
can't be downed Self-respect is an
eternal life perseverance matter how
often circumstances wreck you,
you're bound to float back TO solid
ground again Exchange
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Inventions by Women.

It Is believed that silk weaving
was invented by the wife OF the fourth
Chinese emperor: bronze work by a
japanese lady; cashmere shawls by
the women Of an East Indian harem.
and Venetian point lace by some
italian ladies'.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
KICKED THEM OUT OF HIS TENT.

could make it 80, He sewed up one
piece of cloth and down another and
then gravely and critically examined
his work. At last he appeared to be
satisfied that it was all right. He then
turned quietly to his wives, who had
watched the Proceedings with interest.
ana kicked them. one after another.
out IF his tent Argonaut
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Announcement.

My new and up-to-date undertaking
supplies have arrived,
Stock of furniture will be along soon,
Telephone 301, NICHOLAS MILLER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Public Notice.

All hunting and trespassing on my
farm, known as the Charles Dunn farm
Ia strictly forbidden. FRANK DUNN,
Sept. II, 1919.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
CORRELL & MARTIN
COL. AUGUST KLUCK,

graduate Of the Missouri Auction
School will cry sales anywhere in
the United States. Terms reason
able. Call at the Democrat office
for Information, or address August
KIuck, Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19

Marriage is a delightful thing; but
Il 10 not. and never can me. q duty:
nor 10 II a. Q duty that men and
women have hitherto zealously prao.
ticed it.-Agnes Repplier, LIT D.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Felt Hats

for small boys, at soc. 15c, and $t,00
A. MAS TEN KRAMER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Hunting Licenses.

Applications for resident hunting
licenses promptly attended to by Henry
Pitts
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19

Making excuses takes time that IS
better spent in making good
Youths Companion
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Sewing
Machines

The main question where buy the machine. You don't be-
eve buying cheap pair scissors do you? You know they
would be poorly tempered made Of cheap steel could we'll
and would break easily Neither would you pay four FIVE dollars
simply because they we're good brand
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19

Use the
bound out Of order do satisfactory work
still machine pohng
sell the best machine the the of thu
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19
Art Needle Work Dept. OPP. Post,o flee
fNO RENT-Four room house in south part of
town Telephone ~

EpR SALE-Buh Orpington's chickens,
Will sell my entire flock at n bargain. Mus
WILLIAM SCHILI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-19

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Inquire
at this office.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15
KNOXVILLE CONVOCA-
TON MEETS IN CITY.

The convocation of Knoxville con-
vened in ST. Johns Episcopal church
here Tuesday night and continued
Wednesday and Thursday, the closing
session being Thursday at Z p m.
The churches and rectors embraced
in the convocation of Knoxville are:
Reys. Thomas S. Russell, ST. Iuke's
church, Cleveland, dean; Dwight Cam
eron, Church of Epiphany, Knoxville,
secretary and treasurer; Lyttleton f..
Huoard, st. Johns church, johnson
City; Walter G. Whitaker, d. d., st.
Johns church, KnoXville; b. L. Ben
sted, st. Andrews church, Hartman
Francis f Alleyne, Christ church,
South Pittsburg; Francis n. Cullen,
Thankful Memorial church, st. Elmo;
William G. Robertson, Christ church,
Chattanooga; Loaring CLARK, ST. Pauls
church, Chattanooga.
"Our Missionary Obligations" was the
subject discussed in three parts Wed
nesday night by Rev. Walter c. Whit
aker, d, D., and Rev. Dwight Cameron,
both of Knoxville, and Rev. w. G. Rob
ertson. of Chattanooga. Tonight Evan
gelistic Services" will be discussed by
Rev. Loring Clark, of Chattanooga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15
SENATOR TAYLOR
AND THE PRIMARY

Washington, Feb. 13.-The report or
claim that in his formal announcement
as a candidate for reelection, Senator
Robert L. Taylor did not say he was
candidate subject to the democratic pri-
mary of April q, caused Senator Tay-
lor this morning to make the following
statement:
81 went to Nashville and did all that
1 could to help get the two committees
together and brought about harmony
in the party. That being true, it might
be ISSUED that 1 intended running in
the primary ordered by the joint action
of the two committees. Just as soon
as the primary board organizes and
adopts its plans and makes its rules for
the details of the primary, shall quail
ify as a candidate before such primary
board for the primary of April 27."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15
"L>O>C>A>L.,

c. L. Marshall was a court at Jones'
borO last week.
J.A.Vines attended court at Jonesbo-
70 the past week.
Geo. Haynes, of Unicoi county, was
in the city Monday.
Frank f. Hughes, of Knoxville, is
visiting relatives in the city.
Henry Gildersleeve was Bristol
business visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. H. G. Morrison spent Sunday
visiting relatives in Bristol.
Robert Burrow, of Bristol, was Wis
itor in Johnson City Tuesday.
R.N. Dosser, who has been visiting
in Bristol, has returned home.
Mrs. J. J. Morris. of Rome, Ca, is
is visiting friends in this city.
w. G. Edwards, of Chattanooga,
was in town yesterday on business.
DR.. f. f. Hunter, of Elizabethton,
was in The city on business Friday.
J.J. Dougherty, of Bristol, was trans
acting business in the city Tuesday.
J. w. Taylor, of LaFollotte, Tenn,
was Johnson City visitor last Mon
day.
s Or. Y. d. Massey, arrived in the city
last night and will remain a short
time.
Kirk Ring and sister, Miss Gladys,
spent Sunday in Bristol visiting rela-
tives.
w. 0. Phillips, of Fish Springs, was
in johnson City on business last Wed
nesday.
Miss Mollie Russell, of Jonesboro,
was shopping in Johnson City last
Monday.
Mrs. II. H. Morris, who has been Wis
iting in Lynchburg, Va, returned last
Monday.
DR.. s. b. Wood, of Roam Mountain,
was transacting business here last
Tuesday.
Miss Halle Cunnell, OF Roanoke,
Va, is the guest of Mrs. I. ii. Morris
of this city. a~
w. F. Garter, of Boones Greek, was
prominent visitor in Johnson City
last Tuesday.
Mrs. r. T. Marshall, who has been
visiting her parents in Bristol, has re-
turned home.
Rev. B. w. Lee, pastor of the M. f.
church at Jonesboro, was in Johnson
City last Tuesday.
Tom Over, who has been visiting in
San Antonio and other points in Texas
has returned home.
Mrs. w. p. Harris departed Wed
nesday morning for New Orleans 10 pt
gone several weeks.
Can't. J. A. Oberdorfer, of Marion
| ILL.,, a brother of Mrs. Alex Patterson
is visiting in the city.
Mrs. Frank Baker returned last Sat
urday from Jonesboro, where she ma
been visiting relatives.
w. G. Remine left last Tuesday TO
Limestone and Greeneville where n
will remain short time.
Brainard White, of this city, has re
turned home after spending some tim
with relatives at Fall Branch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15

Col. A. L. Shipley, of Jonesboro,
was prominent visitor in johnson
City today.
Henry Anderson, deputy county
court clerk, was in Johnson City on
business today.
Capt. w. H. Nelson, of Backwoods,
who is a candidate for The state senate,
spent Tuesday night in the city.
r. S. Boyd, one of Johnson Gty's
prominent real estate men, has return
from business trip to Virginia.
Miss Mona Moulton, Of Fall Branch,
who has been spending some time in
johnson City, has returned home.
Miss Mary Allen Whitaker, of Bris-
tol, was the guest of Miss Martha
Allen Martin few days this week
Haskell Wood, who is representa-
tive of the Hice Manufacturing Co.,
returned from Knoxville yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wof1ord left
Wednesday morning for New Orleans
where they will spend about two
weeks.
V. e. Kent, oneaof our fellow towns
men, has invented an oscillating cattle
guard which will be manufactured in
Bristol.
Jno. d. Cox, one Of Jonesboro's
prominent young business men, was a
Johnson City business visitor last
Tuesday.
The ladies of the Munsey Memorial
church met This afternoon in the
church parlor to perfect plans for the
Easter fair
DR.. S. A. Bowman and II. G. Miller
have gone to New Orleans to see the
mardi gras and will recover before they
return home in a week or ten days.
Geo. Reeves, who has been connected
with the Model Mill Co., of this city,
has resigned his position and will ac-
cent position as sales manager with
the Dunlap Milling Co., of Clarksville,
Tenn.
Mrs. Earnest, buyer in the ready-to-
wear and millinery departments at the
| Rec Hive, leaves for the east tomorrow.
She will be away two weeks and VIII
be bringing back the newest of every
thing in these lines.
Holds Office for life,
An alderman of the city OF London
| holds office for life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15
NEW OPERA HOUSE
FOR JOHNSON CITY

Johnson City is to have new opera
house. This fact has been known for
the past several days. Already brick
and other material are being put on
the lot ON Main and Market streets,
adjoining the King building. DrJ.A.
Denton, who owns the property, will
erect theatre and hotel on the lot.
The hotel will be on the Market street
end and the theatre on the Main street
side. The lot has 66.foot front and is
165 feet deep. The buildings will be
modern in every way and will add
much to the city's growth. 1t is not
generally known whether the new play
house will be vaudeville theatre or
strictly high class opera. DR.. Denton
is to be complimented on this new
move, as it is something that Johnson
City has needed Tor some time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15
RESULT OF SNAP ACTION.

Nashville, Feb. 13.-Congressman w.
&. Houston tonight gave out a state
ment in which he declares his purpose
not to enter the primary to nominate a
democratic candidate for congress call
ed the executive committee of the Fifth
district. He objects to the plan of the
committee on the ground that voting
in the primary obligates democrats to
vote for all the nominees of the prima-
ry of April q, and also, he says, be-
cause sin six counties out of eight in
the district the parties named to hold
the election are to be chosen by two
friends of Mr.. Beasey and one friend
of mineu
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15
To Lyon and Barrows.
In the Chancery Court at johnson City
Tennessee.
The State of Tennessee, etc.
VS..
Lyon e. Barrows ct al.


In this case it appears from the bill.
which is sworn to, that the defendants,
w. H. Lyon 81 Barrows, are justly due
the complainant certain sums for taxes
for 1908 and other years, and that their
residences are unknown, or are non-res-
idents of the state Of Tennessee, and an
attachment having been issued and lev
led on defendants property, Lots 1924,
Block IA" Carnegie addition to johnson
City, Tennessee, it is ordered by me that
publication be made for four successive
weeks, as required by law, in The Comet,
newspaper published in johnson City,
in said county, notifying said non-resl-
dent defendants TO appear before the
clerk and master of said court at the
court house in johnson City on or before
The first Monday OF April, 1912. and
make defense to said bill, or the allega-
lions thereof will be taken for confessed
and their cause set for hearing eS rarte
a. to them.
.'ns February 10, 1919.
J. w. c iSi,
| ItlI Clerk and haste.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15
City Transfer Go.
Non Resident Notice.
In the Chancery Court at johnson City,
Washington County, Tenn.
State OF Tennessee, etc.
Mrs. G.. A. Carringtop ct al.

Mrs. G. A. Darlington ct al.
In this case it appearing from the bill,
which is sworn to. that the defendants,
Mrs. G. A. Darlington, Anna &. VIM,
Lucy O. Sneed and Mrs. |. G. Nally, are
Justly due the complainant certain sums
for taxes for 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, and
that they are nonresident of the state OF
Tennessee, and an attachment having
been issued and levied on the defendants
property. lots 10 and Ia. block GA Car
negie addition to Johnson City, it Is or
dered by me that publication be made
for four successesive weeks, as required
by law, in The Comet, newspaper pub
lished in Johnson City, in said county,
notifying said nonresident defendants
to appear before the clerk and master of
said court at the court house in Johnson
City. on or before the first Monday OF
April, 1912, and make defense to said
bill or the allegations thereof will be ia
ken for confessed and their cause set for
hearing ex parte as to them.
This February 10, 1912.
J. w. CASS,
1441 Clerk and Master.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15
EPIDEMIC OF MEASLES
IN JONESBORO JAIL

Jonesboro, Feb. 13.-Jheriff J. T. E.
Williams, several members of his fam
lily and number of county prisoners,
have measles. 1t is said that only
three prisoners now in Jail here have
had measles.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-02-15
To Mrs. E. L. Britt ct al.
In Chancery Court, Johnson City, Tenn.
The State of Tennessee, for its own use,
etc.



In this case it appearing from the bill,
which is sworn to, that the defendants,
Mrs. E. l.. Britt. Virginia Britt, Mckin-
lev Britt, J. PARROT Britt and Nettie
Britt, are due complaints various
amounts for taxes for 1908, 1909. 1910
and 1911, and that they are non-residents
of the state of Tennessee, or their resi-
dences are unknown. and an attachment
having been issued and levied on the de-
PENDANTS property, it is ordered that
that publication be made for four sue
cessiye weeks, as required by law, in the
Comet, newspaper published in John
son City, in said county, notifying said
nonresident defendants to appear before
the clerk and master of said court at the
court house in Johnson City on or before
the first Monday of April, 1912. amt
make defense to said bill, or the allega-
tions thereof will be take for confessed
ard their cause set for hearing ex parte
as to them
This February 10, 1912.
]. w. CASS.
| iA41 Clerk and Master.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-14
WILSON IS
l TO 4 BET
in WALL ST

NEW YORK. Oct. it.--Bets made
on the Broad street curb market TO.
day, for the first time since the
presidential campaign opened. prac
tically allowed for no doubt In the
minds OF tho spectators as TO the
election OF Woodrow Wilson TO the
White House Ia November
The odds. which varied for a
number Of weeks from To on the
Democratic candidate TO 10 3. were
definitely set at 10 4 The offer
Of a well known betting commits
sloner go wager $1,000 against
81 900 on the chances OF a Demo
cratic victory was snapped up.
Taft was fayorite tao weeks
ago. but Roosevelt appears to have
gained enough favor TO warrant
placing him on even terms.
A man on Broad 81. announced
himself willing t0 wager TO 2 that
Wilson would receive greater pop.
ular vote than Roosevelt and Taft
combined.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-14
NEBRASKA. NORMALLY REPUBLICAN,
IS VERY DOUBTFUL THIS FALL
BY gibson GARDNER

OMAHA Neb Oct i2Nebaska like Iowa is properly caed as
n doubt show bull leanngs
is Wilson have strong hold
help will doubt poll good
ton f he democratic vote.
republican
majority 10000 the other
way But hat was during the free silver revolt
Roosevelt received $4,000 La Fol-
Wilson defeated by Champ Clark
Toilette people in Nebraska now largely Roosevelt
reconced Wilson,
that which attaches the final disposition the
regular republicans
II, his friends concerned
Parthian shot Roosevelt Taft
fight the progressive element from
this said be
which
secure Independents
United States senator The choice
republican George W. Norris and regular
Shanbeger The choice being made under the
the OF lack OF inter
that both
win either