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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-10-29
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Society Personals
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Oscar M. Fair is spending few
days in Wise, Va.
Virgil Slaughter is spending few
days with his mother.
Attorney E. B. Hensley has returned
from a visit to Knoxville.
Il Mrs. r. l.. Bruner, of Knoxville, is
visiting Mrs. H. w. Lyle on Pine st.
Mrs. George w. Hardin has returned
from visit with relatives in Atlanta
Mrs. Hattie Galloway, of Flourville
is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. ]. Gallo
way.
| Mrs. Frank Baker and son have re-
turned from visit to Knoxville rela-
tives.
Miss Florence Moore. of Whitesburg
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dora
Lewis.
Mrs. M. E. Elliott and little iaugh-
ter Lillian are spending the weekend
in Bristol
Frank e. Hughes, of Bluefield, W.
Va, is the guest Of his mother, Mrs.
Josie Hughes.
l. A. Bittle, who was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Leonard, has re-
| turned to Knoxville.
Mrs. E. T. Hart, who was the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. William Mccain,
in Bristol has returned home.
Misses Hattie Garden, Callie Prater,
and Sadie Gwaltney, of Erwin, were
the guests of friends Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Anderson Will
son have returned from Salem, Va,
where they were married last week.
John Burton, of Erwin, and Lyon
Mitchell were the weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton, of Burnsvills,
N. C.
Mrs. Eddie Wade and children, Vir-
ginia and Edie Wade, Jr., of New York,
are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe. E.
Wade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Fine have re-
turned from Asheville, where they
spent week enjoying their honey
moon.
Mrs. l.. M. Mauk, son. Meek, and
Miss Mamie Bryan, of Erwin, were
the guests of w. B. Harrison and
family Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Armitage, who
have been visiting in this city and
other points. have returned to their
home in Greeneville.
Mrs. George R. Donaldson. of Nor
ristown, and Miss Fannie Rhea Dos
ser, of Johnson City, are guests of Mrs.
Harry Dosser of Fifth street-Bristol
Herald Courier.
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HON. GEO. K. PRESTON
GENERAL COUNCILLOR

On Saturday, October 31st the John
son City council No. $50, United Com
mercial Travellers of America will
have the honor of entertaining on his
first official visit to this council,
Brother Geo. X. Preston, Grand Coun-
cillor of Tennessee.
Brother Preston will reach the city
lat 1885 a. M, and it is desired that
as many councillors as possible meet
this train and escort Brother Preston
to his hotel.
At six thirty Saturday evening we
will have our regular meeting at the
hall on Market street and promptly
at $3.50 we will adjourn to the Wind
sor hotel where banquet will be
served to the councillors their wives
and friends.
The Price Of plates at the banquet
will be so cents each and manager
Green has for us an excellent supper
and there will be some short speeches
from visiting brethren from Bristol,
Morristown, Knoxville and Chattanoo-
ga, so please make your plans for
your wife, sweetheart or any friend
you desire to take to the banquet meet
you at the Windsor Hotel promptly
at $3.50, Saturday night and we will
make this occasion one of enjoyment
and one that will not be soon forgot
ten.
Let every member of Johnson City
Council No. 552 boost this meeting
and banquet, and please don't forget
to meet at the hall promptly at six
thirty p. m,
Fraternally yours,
c. @. TAYLOR. Sec'ty.
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"PEG OMY HEART" COMING
TO MAJESTIC THEATRE,

]. Hartley Manners, the noted play
right and author, has contributed
many notable successes to American
playgoers, but his delightful comedy
Peg OMy Heart" far excels any
thing this dramatist has ever attempt
ed. This cleverly written play. with
its dominating comedy, and fascinating
love story, gave more enjoyment to
|theatrcgoers last season, than any,
thing seen in long time. The play
is presented under the direction of
Oliver Morosco, who has given 1t a
splendid mounting, and supplied a
cast of rare balance and excellence.
The action of the play takes place
in an old provincial town in England,
the home of suddenly impoverished
aristocratic family who are related to
a Margaret O'Connell, young Irish
girl, called peg" She was born in
New York, and reared by her father,
who sends her to England, to enjoy
a fortune left there by a wealthy uncle
who repents in his last days for allow
ing his sisters child to be raised in
poverty. 1t is necessary for her to
have guardian during the period of
her education, according to her uncle's
will, who has passed away upon her
arrival in England The relatives
agree to the responsibility in view of
the remuneration they receive, which
is unknown to their charge. When
Peg arrives with her dog "Micheal,
the family is shocked by her appear
ance and manners, and she in turn
does not take kindly to their mode of
living, but they accept the annual
wage, through force of circumstances,
and proceed to make life miserable
for the unfortunate girl Her unfa-
with the customs of the
smart set, and her curious antics and
ready Irish wit bring about a sue
cession of humorous complications
throughout the action of the play.
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Millinery.

Owing to the changes made in the department
We have added very materially to this line. Express
shipments bring us the new things as they come out
We are now in position to please you with rst-cIass
millinery reasonably priced.
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| w. A. SPARKS DIED
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

w. A. Sparks died Wednesday even
ing at $3.50 at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. G. Beasley. He had been
| .ery feeble for long while but his
death was not expected to occur SO
suddenly. uncle Billy" as he was
best known was about "a years of age
and had lived in Washington county
most of his life. He was a printer by
trade and worked on many newspapers
in Jonesboro before and after the close
Sof the war, having worked in the
office of Parson Brownlow and on
other famous publications of those
times.
He moved his family to Johnson
City about 35 years ago and was fore
man of The Comet job room for a
number of years. Before the war he
was a printer on the Nashville Amer
lean.
He was an interesting talker and
his memory carried him back rs years
with ease, covering the events that
lead to the late unpleasantness. He
was personally acquainted with all
the big East Tennesseans who made
those times famous.
He leaves a widow and two chill
dren, Frank p. Sparks and Mrs. C. G.
Beasley. both of this city. The funeral
will be conducted at the residence of
C. G. Beasley, 11S w. Harris avenue,
at 1880 o'clock this afternoon and in
terment will follow in Oak Hill ceme-
terry
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-10-29

Justice of the Peace.
This October 2sth. 1914. 1852
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in SUPREME COURT.

The supreme court decided the fol.
lowing Washington county cases:
Robert L. Fine vs. Sarah Fine, ct al
Washington law. Affirmed, except as
to costs. All costs taxed to the estate
Bank of Commerce VS.. d. J. McDon-
aid, Washington equity. Affirmed
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-10-29
Lions Destruction Decreed.

Every mans hand is against the
lion. His destruction Is encouraged
by all the governments of Africa;
and the occupation of most parts OF
the continent by the white race Is
likely. before great many years, to
close his history except In a few re-
gions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-10-29
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

Della M. Lawson VS.. Lee Mfg. Co.
Before w. G. Pierce, Esq. Justice of
the Peace for Washington County,
Tennessee.
In this cause it appears by affidovit
that the defendant, Lee Mfg Co., is
justly indebted to the plaintiff, and is
a nonresident of the state, so that
the ordinary process of law cannot be
served on it, and an original attach
ment having been leveled on its prop
erty and returned to me, it is there
fore ordered that publication be made
in The Comet, newspaper published
in the city of Johnson City, Tonnes
see, for four consecutive weeks. COM
handing the said Lee Mfg. Co., to ap-
pear before me, at my Office in john
son City, Tenn, on the 3rd day Of
December, 1914, and make defense to
said suit, or it will be proceeded with
ex parte.
w. C. PIERCE,
Justice of the Peace
This October 29th, 1914. 1852
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JOHNSON CITY.
WATAUGA.
Ruby Wallace ............................ 247 go
Respectfully submitted,
GUY S. CHASE,
M. H. HYDER,
]. R. GARDNER.

FOR SALE-Gorgeous astors, pure,
white, delicate pink, shading to rose
color lavender to deep purple. Can be
furnished in any quantity. Mrs. H. B.
Crumley, Harris ave-, new phone 1853.
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October %, 1914.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be receiv-

October 22, 1914.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be receiv-
ed at the Office of Treasurer, Noun
tain Branch, N. H. d. " s.. National
Soldiers Home, Tenn, and there open
ed at the time fixed, for furnishing
and delivering supplies in accordance
with instructions and specifications,
copies OF which, with blank proposals,
can be had upon application to the
Treasurer, as follows: For Current
Expenses and Subsistence supplies,
until o'clock p. M, November 10Th,
1914; for Household supplies, until 2
o'clock p. m, November goth, 1914;
for Hospital supplies, until Q o'clock
p. m, November 25th, 1914; for Re-
pairs supplies, until o'clock, p. M,
November 30th, 1914; and for Farm
and Clothing supplies. until December
4th, 1914. OLIVER K. MARSHALL,
Treasurer. 1581-4t
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Want Ads

ARE YOU INTERESTED--We carry
a large list Of the best farms in
Madison County, Alabama. Please
write us for booklet and list of farms
we have for sale. ENTERPRISE
REAL ESTATE CO., Huntsville, Ala.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-10-29

Captain and Mrs. L. W. Cass, OF Fl.
Robinson. Nebraska, remain the guests
of Mr.. Frank Henderson and family
]. W. Cass and family. and DR.. H. il.
Cass and family.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-10-29

W. C. PIERCE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-10-29
FINAL COUNT IN
PONY CONTEST

The Comets Pony contest closed
lsat Thursday night at nine o'clock and
the ballot box was turned over to Guy
S. Chase, w. M. Hyder and ]. r. Gard
ner to be counted. On Friday morn
ing the vote was counted and the COM
mittee made the following report
"The committee selected to canvass
the vote in The Comet Pony contest
beg to submit the following report"
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SULLIVAN DEMOCRATS
WILL GET OUT BIG VOTE.

Bristol, Oct. 26.-With the organi-
cation of Rye-Welch club in Bristol
and several similar clubs in the coun-
ty, democrats of Bristol and Sullivan
County have gone actively to work to
get out big vote at the election to
be held November 8. A. c. Keebler, a
well known Bristol lawyer, who was
prominent in the independent demo-
cratic ranks, has been elected presi-
dent of the Bristol Rye club. Over
three hundred members were enrolled
at the organization meeting. The club
consists of both independents and reg
ulars, who are working side by side
for the success of the democratic tick
ct in Tennessee.
viii Support Lyle
Most of the democrats of Sullivan
county, it is asserted, will support Col
Cy H. Lyle, of Johnson City, for con-
gress. Although he has not been for
mally nominated as party candidate,
democratic leaders here believe that
democrats and citizens who endorse
Wilson's administration should have
an opportunity in the coming election
of voting for man who stands for
what Wilson stands for. They believe
that with division in the republican
ranks there is chance of electing
Col. Lyle if democrats of all of the
counties will present solid front in
the congressional race in November.
Legislative Races.
The legislative races in Sullivan
county are hot. Senator j. Parks Wor-
ley is opposed for reelection by ]. A.
Walker, republican candidate, while
DR.. o. S. Hawk and w. H. Light, demo-
cratic candidtes for direct representa-
tive and floater, respectively, are OPP
posed by Bruce Cunning and John L.
Shipley. There will be much crossing
of party lines in the legislative races
owing to local conditions and the out
come is regarded as doubtful.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1914-10-29

DOSSER BROS.
Are now prepared to supply Fall and Winter wants.
SUITS are shown in most approved models and
are sold at trade winning prices
Our suit line has been particularly attractive
this season, and we showing the new models as
they come out
Coats.
An attractive line for Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren. Many styles, many prices Come let us show
you suits and coats.
Dresses For Afternoon.
Evening and Street wear are shown in new and strk
styles. New York house is constantly sending us
new dresses So there is always something new to
show in this line
Millinery.
Owing to the changes made in the department.
We have added very materially to this Iine Express
shipments bring the new things as they come out
We are now in position to please you with rst-cass
millinery reasonably priced.
Shoes.
For Ladies', Red Cross Armstrong and Sher-
wood shOes-gve you in their special line of very
best as regards style, fit and quality. "Tom Boy"
and Beekan" for children, acknowledges no SUPER
lor in comfort or wearing qualities. The many sty-
les in our shoe department makes DOSSERS the
most satisfactory place to buy shoes.
Knit Underwear.
We claim to show the most complete line in the
city. All styles for Ladies', Misses and Children i'm
both cotton and wOOlmUniQn Suits for Ladies' made
in three different styles Union Suits i'm all prices
Csc to $780,
The notion department is complete with the new
things in Bags Collars Jewelry Combs, Etc.
All departments are Offering just what is need
ed for Fall and Winter. Come let us show YOU
Yours for trade
DOSSER BROS
Arizona republican., 1914-03-22
RAT1LESNAKE JIM
 ENTRANTE ID CANAL
Reaches Phoenix on 15,50O Mile Bare foot Hike to Panama and
 Back

Jacques Lauhno Le-Plume Seule whose name translated into English is James Lauhno Lone Feather known by his friends as Rattlesnake Jim, arrived in Phoenix on Friday over the tracks of the Arizona Eas. tern railroad, on his way from Flor ence to Phoenix. Jim is on bare foot hike of 15,500 miles, starting from Buffalo, New York, to Colon, Panama, the objective point, return ing thence to Buffalo. He left Buff falo last July 4th and is scheduled to return to Buffalo April 16, 1916
 Five Canadian French newspapers have placed a 5000 bet each witn the Worlds Dispensary people of Buffalo that Rattlesnake Jim will walk this 15,500 miles barefoot, and ii sick enroute will cure himself by his own herb remedies, using no drugs or medicines whatever. He is not allowed to borrow, beg or steal. He makes his expenses by introduc- ing the Sioux Indian war and death dances, Russian Egyptian and other foreign folk dances. These dances are put on at theaters according to the permission of theatrical managers Jim relying on the collection from the audience as an acknowledgment of his entertainment to them. Jim will pass from Phoenix toward San Diego through Yuma. From San Di- ego he will take a boat to Port Beni- tC, Guat., thence along the west coast route to the canal.
 So far, Jim has not been making expenses, and asks the populace to ! jump in and show it's confidence ir game man by coming to see his dances, thereby helping him to make his way. ~s &aSs
 Jim's nationality Is Sioux Indiar by his father. and French by his mother His home is 393 Jeann, Nance st., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Arizona republican., 1914-03-22
CONSTRUCTING HOMES IN NATIONAL FORESTS
Favorable Action on Fifteen Appli
 cations in Tonto Reserve

During the months of January ana February, 1914, a total of 1922 acres of land within the TOnto national forest, Arizona, were listed with the secretary of the interior and will shortly be opened to entry under the forest homestead act. The lands thus listed were applied for individ- ually by fourteen applicants, and each one of these tracts was ex- amined by a forest officer and found to be more valuable for agriculture than for forest purposes.
 Those whose applications within the Tonto national forest were favorably acted upon during the months of January and February are:
 G. M. Burleson, G. w. Hazelwood Young, Ariz.; S. V. Gillett, Ralph Hubert. Payson, Ariz. Thomas E. Turner, Harley J. Wills, William L Turner, Young, Arizona; John Alfred Clerk, Gen. Del. Globe; Orlando Grantham, Roosevelt; Robert Peach Pine; Ben c. Robbins. Tempe; J. w. Voris. Young; C. H. Risser. Payson; George C. Baecht, Roosevelt.
 In addition to this, 4,72S.93 acres were listed to applicants within other national forests in Arizona, and 4,941.24 acres in national forests in New Mexico.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-22
NEW PARKS FOR PHOENIX OUT
 DOOR RAVENS
Newly Secured Tracts East and West of City Among Greatest Real Els ta t e Deals Ever Recorded in This City

The three biggest real estate deals that have been made in the Salt River Valley since the first of this year, and perhaps the most import ant that have ever been made in the valley in importance to the people, were the sales to the city of Phoe- nix of the three park sites. These were bought after the property hold CTS of Phoenix had voted at the late election to pay $2j,OOO for new play grounds and rest grounds to be owned and operated by the city.
 The first and largest of the tracts to be filed on by the city was the Christy tract It is located a short distance from the fair grounds and close enough to the car line to be available at all times for picnics and Ike occasions. It will be improved extensively by the city, but the work will not commence for some time all the park funds voted at the cleo tion having been expended for the three sites. However, MT. Christy stated that he would build a road through the tract, and about it, and with the present growth of trees at the spot. it is already an ideal spot for the holding of picnics and out door parties.
 Eastlake park. which was the sec ond park site filed on by the city, was purchased from the Phoenix Street Railway company. It is that piece of land at the east end of the Washington street car line. and it is admirably suited for park oc- casions There is ball ground, a lake and grass parkings, where swings and park benches have al- ready been placed.
 The Eastlake ball park will be open for the use of all amateurs for their games and the other parking will be the common property of the citizens and visitors to the city.
 The third park secured by the city was the Monahan tract. piece ol ten acres, one-half mile west of Phoenix, which was presented to the city by Joe Monahan. This tract al the present time is a little less ap- proachable by the man who does not own a car. than the others, but wher the proposed loop of the Phoenix street car line connecting West Washington street and Grand avenue is finished, it will be as handy tC one man as any of the others.
 These three sites, which the city has secured in it's own name, vii remain real estate deals which are beneficial to the people of Phoenix and the Salt River Valley as long as there is a demand for outdoor ex- ercise or recreation. In the greater cities, where parks may be found every few blocks, and where parks are the life of the working men and women. the value of such tracts is more apparent than here in the Salt River Valley. But here even, in the past year or more, there has been ar ever increasing demand for more and better parks for the old. the middle aged and the young.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-22
CHANGES FOR FARMERS
 AT THIS YEARS SHOW.

Not only the farmer but the resi-
 dent of the city will be eligible to
 contest for honors in the mid-sum-
 mer fair. There is only one regula tion: each entrant must be a resi-
 dent of the county After that re- quirement is met anyone may enter the truck, the vegetables, the melons,
 or the fruits that have been grown in the city back yard. the suburban garden or on the largest farm in the valley
 It is high time too, that the farm CTS, the embryo farmers and the hack yard farmers get their seed in
 the ground Some of the seed may not be matured by the time of the fair, so late in the season is it al ready, but in d majority of the cases planting at the present time will get results at date which will
 meet the days of the fair. The
 plants which should be planted at the present time, or which might have been planted some time past to advantage. are:
 Alfalfa, wheat barley, oats, rye, asparagus plants, Indian corn, cu- cumbers, carrots tomato plants. fruit trees, olives, eucalyptus, parsnips, peanuts, beets. rye grass, Bermuda grass, beans, onion sets, squashes, lettuce, pumpkin, radishes, grass seed, cotton melons, citrons. sugar cane
 Exhibits in all the above list as well as in all other early fruits and vegetables which may be on hand will be received at the fair, and it is likely there will be a large repre- sentative collection of the above gar
 den trucks especially
 In the case of the corn, the wheat
 barley and other grains as well as in
 the case of the sorghum forage plants
 and non -saccharines such as milo
 maize, Kaffir, corn and feterita where the grain has not had ample time
 to mature, the stalks may be exhibit ed as at prior fairs, and awards will be made for the best and most ma tured specimens
 Feterita will be especially boosted
 at the present fair and during the present planting season as one of
 the most profitable and best grains which can be grown in the valley and special stress will be laid on the
 exhibits in this grade of grain. As it natures in two to two and one half months and requires less water than the other grains there will be
 ample time for preparing exhibits. It is a newly introduced grain in the Salt River Valley district, and bids fair for one of the most popular crops.
 It is hardly possible that new cotton will have developed sufficient ly to have exhibits of the white stuff that promises to be one of the great est s. R. V industries, but the eX hibits of stalks in blossom. compara- tive in growth and size will be well
 in order
 Some of the early onions of the Bermuda and other types will In all probability be matured in time for the fair. The early summer squash,
 the smaller grades of pumpkins and
 almost all kinds of melons will have
 been on the market some time and
 will take their places in the compe-
 titive berth at the plaza show.
 All. or nearly all of these crops
 may be raised by the back yard and
 suburban farmer with small acreage