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-JJ 1 -feat JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1915. Whole NumbeH6lO Thirty-Second Year. 1 TTFS- - . w Try John B. Ratio In Charge of "Joy Night" v 4 f " ' J ' r Sr.. 1 1 -S3 .4 -I M f V g v- Si' ' if if -Kt -f Xffiit MS) "V J- Coming Chautauqua Week JOIIN B. RATTO AITD GOME OF HIS IMPERSONATIONS. f)Y XIOHT of ChnniaiKMui week, with its fun am) freedom from care, will be In charge of John I?. Kntto, widely knowu luiiicrsouator and a prince of entertainers. - - , ; Mr. I'atto's pprformaiKes are full o action and life, with not a dull" moment They consist of types of characters one meets In the a verase-American community, 'which makes tliem more vitally Interesting than" If Idealized to present some literary mnstei'ilec e. " Mr. natto'a programs are miscellaneous. . Each number naturally and log ically follows the precedliiR one, making a panorama of associated characters. Me presents his characters in "makeup," penciling In full view of the audi ence, tolling aii appropriate story the while. Penciling finished, he turns to the table mirror, adjusts his ttlit and faces about to surprise you with the nivurai-y of a character different In appearance, speech and actions, with a personality ali bis own. ; - ' - ' - ' Aside from original characterizations, where Mr.' Ratto himself fits the character to the words, only those selections are used that can be presented by natural characters in a genuine way, making the Impersonation not only artistic, but entertaining. - ;' Mr. ltatto has flllod practically 2,000 engasements. . The music of Joy Xlght will be furnished by the Maurer Sisters, who,wlll present cornet solos "vvlth orchestra accompaniment- flute solos with piano ac companiment, violin solos with piano accompaniment, whistling solos, ellu solos, violin and tltite duets, humorous readings, orchestral numbers and ensem ble vocal numbers. ' ' '-'''' - T , . Travel Money Matters throughout the United States are simplified by "A.B.A." Cheques. The; are much safer to carry than ecln ar.d currency. ' They are" accepted by airangers, who might naturally rrfusn to honor a personal chwck cr draft. Self-identifying. Issued in $10, $20, $50 and $100. Unaka National Bank 7 We Mont your llusi.ies; JOHNSON ITY, TEJf. ff ' : " :? ': lr -' - r - - ' - -. 7 swp - -A-n !. y ' .. - ii A ii ii. II ' ' " V.'. FRANCESCO PAIIARIA, LEADER OF THE PALLARIA BAND.' 1 iftANOESCO PALLARIA ts one of the most dynamic, dramatic and spectacular band leaders In America. His 'audiences catch his enthusiasm and heartily enter Into the spirit of his programs. Pallnria' as a youth of nine years studied In the Music-1 Conservatory of Milan, Italy, and later graduated with honors. " After years spent in directing bands In his own country and In other pnrts of Enrope lie came to NuvYorU where he appeared in concerts in the New York Hippodrome. He has since played In nearly all the large rlr'.es of America. . . , - ' ,. 1 HEALTH AND HAPPINESS DAY rwM A Big Feature of Chautauqua Week Two Great Lectures by DR. CHARLES E. BARKER Who was physical adviser to President Taft " during his administration - in Washington, ; ' THIRD' DAY OF THE CIIAITAUOUA PROGRAM M orriing Lecture on "Health and Happiness.-'v A fternopn Lecture on " How to Live 1 00 Years, with demonstrations "of-health giving physical exercises. Chautauqua Week Here June I to 8 CATARRH OAS NOT BE CURED with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrah Is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure il vou muMt take internal remedies. Hall s Cutnrrh Cure is taken Internally, and acts dirrctly on the blood and inucooa Sur faces. Hall s Catarrh Cure Is not a quaes medlclno. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and Is a reniilar prescription It Is composed of tho best tonics known, eomblnrd with the best blood puriiWs, acting directly on then.u- cous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two Imlrcdlcnts is what produces such won derful results in curlnir catarrh. Send tor tes timonials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. -Sold bv drupiflsts. 75e. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. MAX 1AKES HIS OWN MEDICINE IS AN OPTIMIST He has absolute faithTn his medi clno hi knows when he takes it for certain, ailments he gots relief. Peo ple who' take Dr. King's New Dis covery for an irritating Cold arc op timists they know this cough remc dy will penetrate the linings of the throat, kill the germs, and open the way fr Nature, to act. You can't destroy a Cod by superficial treat ment you must go to the cause of the trouble. Be an optimist. Get a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery today. Avt , ' - Fickle weather. Dr. Fahrney's Teething Syrup la always dependable. Docters prescibe it Write for free sample. AdvL; .' - ..... - Two Members of This Company Who Are to Be Here Chautauqua Week Recently Played For the Chicago Advertising Association ( 4 :, ... ft!?5 ' ' '3 1 1 i 4 THE SAVRAN0FFS, RUSSIAN PLAVERS. N Wednesday, Jnn. 14, Mr. and Mrs. Snvranoff, two members of the Savranoffs Company of Husslnn Players, who ore to appear here Chautauqua week, ''furnished the music for the Chicago Advertising Association luncheon on the occasion of the appearance of Governor Adolph O. Eberhart of Minnesota. They presented four musical numbers, In cluding Liszt's HlniKiirlan ItUnpsodie, and were greeted with rounds of ap plause. The Imitation of the chimes on the piano by Mrs. Savranoff was espe cially appreciated. ..The Savranoffs, a trio of Russian players, present a program filled with life and enthusiasm. The program includes piano, violin, cello and vocal solos and ensemble numbers. ' r This company Is composed of the following members: Margaret Savranoff, soprano and pianist; Leo Savranoff, violinist, and Uussell Chllinskl, cellist Mr. Savranoff is a graduate of the Imperial Conservatory of Music of 8t Petersburg and Is rightly described us a wonder on the violin. He delights music loving audiences .with his fantastic playing. Mrs. Savranoff is. not only a piano soloist and accompanist but also a sweet singer with a mezzo soprano voice. She presents characteristic songs of the Russian people, gives one pianologue entitled "I Am Glad I Am In the United. States," also one selection with cello obligato and by way of diversion one of the well known popular airs. ' Russell" Chllinskl, born In Russia, came to the United States at an early age. His natural love for music soon manifested itself. He has studied the cello under Some of the. best teachers in this country In developing his markabie talent .r " : . . '..- Coming Chautauqua Week I ' ' ' , f . -i' .V"' ... ' p, .... ! , ' J r , rX A M s THE ORCHESTRAL CITJB, WHICH WILL FURNISH THE MUSIC FOE F0PULAR SCIENCE NIGHT. WHITE MAN-YHTi! : BLACK LIVEI , Tho Livej- is a'"" blood purifier. , I' was tbf.tight:it 6rie': time it was the seat, of " the Tpapisipns. The troublf with r.iost. people is. that their Livei necorr.es dwck uciie ui iiiiuiiht ' . - - ' ; i - . in.theMood, auq 10 naa pnysica; states, causing "Bilrouhcss, Head ache L-izziness and .Constipation. Dr. King's .New Life Pills will clean up the Li errand givyou hew life. 26c at yo.ur Druggist.-7-Advt ' YEM WE hti JOB 'PRINTING. VrifOLE FAMILY DEPESPENT .'MiC S. .Williams, Hamilton, Ohio, Writes: "Our whole family depend on Pine-Tar. Iloney." Maybe someone in your family has a severe Cold per haps it. is the baby. The original Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar Honey is" an ever ready household remedy it gives 1m mediate relief. Pine-Tar Honey pone trates the linings of the Throat and Lungs destroys the Germs,' and al lows Kdture to act. At your Drug gists, 2Dc. Advt. In New Quarters We have moved our coal yard to J , greatly enlarged quarters on the cor- ner or Jobe and Uivision streets ana are better prepared to ever supply , the .fuel wants of our customers. We carry only the best obtainable coal and keep the price down.-Phone us . your o r d e r at 'once. iT T oltoh. Inc. 9 iLJrXJ A LVliQ Phcner.Old 226, New 348, C. L. Bolton, Pres-Mgr READ TnE ADS. IN THE ('OMGT.jjVOVftHtVOWOt