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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
3
Notice reports a calf theft involving a Maya aged animal described as shaved with a white spot on the forehead and a white spot on the right side. The victim is urging return and offers a reward via Hotify G. W. Keys.
Bristol and surrounding area residents travel for business and visit relatives. Numerous individuals, including G. G. Harris J. HL Winston Hale Hart and Miss Lila Taylor, are listed with dates and towns. Community events mention a Presbyterian picnic and church improvements while civic matters address a telephone extension and a mayoral election case. A medical remedy ad and Miles Nervine offer relief for grip and nerves.
The sermon at Lisle chapel drew a large audience despite clouds as Rev Siuils urged temperance and self improvement. Rev Nekridge and Rev Eskridge preached at the M E Church South and mixed congregations. A dime social at Bolton home drew praise for music by Mrs Dooley and Miss Payne. The town board discussed land bonds of $3000, bid procedures, and a tax note. A water dispute with Watauga continues, and an off road opening project was approved. Patriotism saw 85 men muster for service in the Philippines with departures starting this week.
Afton team meets Tohuwen City club in a Sunday game at the park Suiday at three o clock. Afton players include H R Caldwell Will Caldwell Haynes Miller Sam Godsey Pred Weiler Will Owens Sam Millard Henry Cass Roy Whitesides. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Dr Miles Pain Pills touted for Neuralgia.
A Sunday school mass meeting in Johnson City called for a convention at the Baptist Church on Aug 18 at 2 30 pm to discuss proper Christian Sabbath observance. It outlines speakers on the Fourth Commandment and Sabbath duties, with music and public expressions. The note lists local attendees involved in organizing and supporting the event.
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