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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1895
Page
3
A fragmented note from a local candidate thanks friends of Tyhason City for support in a clean ballot election. The writer claims pride in American ideals and hints at political contest in Keron ward. The text is garbled with stray phrases and mentions restless voting and perpetual civic action.
A sales pitch promises big earnings from selling a dish washer in Columbus Ohio. The ad targets women and men to join a home appliance scheme claiming rapid two minute dish washing, profits of five to one hundred four dollars daily, and urges readers to write for full details and share experiences.
A string of Johnson City items covers promotions for Jackson's groceries and local merchants, names of visitors and residents, and community notices. Topics include street livery firms considering new names, a Japanese Tea event at the M B church, Easter sales, and marriage announcements plus court business in nearby Marion and Jonesboro.
Mrs W M Patton and her children of Washington DC are in the city. Mr and Mrs Fred Arts rejoice over a baby girl. Miss Annie Gentry is out again after a month with la grippe and visits friend Miss Mattie Henderson who has been confined to her room for a week.
Tomorrow evening the Monday Evening Club hosts an open house featuring a cake walk a spelling bee and an Art Loan with works from celebrated masters loaned for the event Proceeds support the public library fund A book reception invites attendees to donate a bound volume Refreshments are free Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under twelve
Ban Lank, Kenova West Virginia telegram last Friday announced Sam Lusk of Johnson City died after an accident while coupling on a Norfolk and Western Railway line. An extending bolt struck his right temple, killing him. remains were buried in the city cemetery Monday. He was about 31, unmarried, and long-time resident who planned to marry in May. Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock at his late residence conducted by Rev. W. S. Neighbors.
Will Retire Lide and Odom, the oldest hardware firm in this section, have sold their stock to Summera and Barton. The new firm will continue the business at the old stand and move stock to the Lide and Odom house. J K Lide has led Johnson City’s mercantile scene for about fifteen years, earning wide respect and confidence.
Mrs J A Cargille died last Saturday night after months of illness at age six. She was a Baptist member for 18 years and active as a worker in the church. Rev W M Vines led the funeral service at the Baptist church with Revs Hale and Neighbors assisting. Her burial followed a large gathering of friends. An advertisement for Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer appears at the end.
A Baylis editor argues for starting a cotton mill to provide jobs for laborers and mechanics, generate cash income, and stimulate merchants and farmers. The letter reviews North Carolina instalment mills, showing stock plans, site and equipment costs, and how monthly payments fund factory Buildout while boosting nearby real estate and related crafts.
The Monday Club of Julio City promotes a Tennessee centennial project to establish a Johnson City public library. They seek one dollar subscriptions to fund magazines and books, plan a borrow system, weekly magazine returns, and a Book Reception to gather donations. A librarian and committees are organized to operate the venture.
We thank the many friends who kindly aided us in our hour of sad bereavement and ask God to send them sympathy and love when they stand most in need of them. Respectfully, Mus J A Lust and Fanny.
A 1895 attachment order issued by Justice J M Martin for Washington County Tennessee targets W E Harris Caroline W Harris and W E Harris Maurice. It lists property seized including hotel parlor furnishings chamber sets bathtubs restaurant fixtures and multiple room suites. Defendants ordered to appear May 34 1805 before Justice J M Mannix in Johnson City Tennessee.
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