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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1894
Page
5
A notice in The Comet invites correspondents to sign their letters for faith and identity preservation. It states true names will not appear if enclosed in parentheses, emphasizing confidential submission and anonymity in publication practices.
A scattered Gazette of small town items reports the death of Lydia Crystal from dropsy, visits by Mrs. Chas. Carson and Miss Fannie Carson, a box containing 25 in gold at New York Racket Store, drayman R. E. Bailey moving addresses, a Second Presbyterian Church communion service next Sunday with preparatory rites, and reflections on community life. It also mentions corrections about past rumors, illness of Mrs. Miller, and staff changes at the Daily News, plus a troubling crime arrest of Jesse Everitt in Berkley and a fresh bread bakery notice.
French printing and newest silk patterns include Lates and Dress Trimmings Black Moire Antique Jet Edgings Moire Bands with Beaded Edge and Fancy Edge Braids Inserting effects full line of Laces Dress Linings kept in stock and available for making a dress all essentials for demanding sewers.
Our patrons may rest assured that prices will be as low as anywhere quoted. The notice emphasizes confidence in competitive pricing and invites customers to compare figures with other offers.
The Democratic County Executive Committee calls a convention of the Dean of Washington County at the Courthouse in Jonesboro on Saturday April 28, 1894 to nominate a County Democratic Ticket for the ensuing August election. A State Legislature candidate will also be nominated. District committeemen may hold primaries or district conventions on Friday April 27. Each district gets one vote for every twenty five voters or fraction of thirteen who voted for Cleveland in 1892. Gro W Witlerr, Chairman. Jas H Bown, Secretary.
An evangelistic revival proceeds at the Southern Methodist Church on Market Street led by Rev Z Bain of the M E Church with aid from pastor Rev Neighbors. Bain, called the blacksmith preacher for his prior trade, is said to powerfully save souls and raise strong interest as the meetings continue.
Elegant invitations announce the approaching marriage of Mr. R. E. Lee Simmerman of this city and Miss Jessie Rowan Ford of Hartford Kentucky at the groom’s home on the 18th inst. The couple will reside in Johnson City where he will practice law and be at home after May 10. A note adds a Jackson’s tea and sugar offer for 50 cents.
Washington County delegates reported for the Democratic convention in Nashville on the 18th. Resolutions urged officials to reject free railroad passes, delegates voted unitary, and the convention adopted a platform. Names listed include Deaderick, Reeves, Kirkpatrick, and many county delegates.
Mortality in Johnson City from March 31 1893 to April 1 1894 totals 42 deaths with 25 whites and 17 colored, averaging ten per thousand overall and ten per thousand for whites and seventeen per thousand for colored. Also mentions sales and promotions at Jackson's including fresh goods bananas and produce.
A reward of five hundred dollars is offered for the return of a black and yellow Shepherd dog last seen heading toward Yhing Creek. Anyone returning the dog to the express agent will receive the reward.
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