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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
3
The column lists residents and visitors around Limestone, Greenville, Knoxville, Bristol and Austin Springs, noting trips, calls, and social visits. It highlights local merchants Jackson and Brantien, advertising new goods, ribbons, sailors, and wool items, with mention of travel to Roan Mountain and Mason City area events and gatherings.
A Johnson City meeting of 180 supporters formed the Join t on City Free Silver Club to back silver currency. Frank P. Burch elected president, a permanent organization committee named, and H. H. Care offered court house use as the club plans future meetings and examiner schedules for teachers and a broader silver campaign.
A large crowd witnessed Bristol rival Johnson City in a Friday game at Bellevue Park. The home team Jolson City led early and held a 15 to 7 edge late, nearly sealing a 16 to 1 victory in a spirited ball clash. Also noted is Brainard's Sons offering a Red Hot Democratic Campaign Song Book for 1890, priced at 10 cents per copy or $1 per dozen postpaid.
The Fort Worth Tribune reports the death of Fred I. Farnsworth in a July Birmingham wreck. He was 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Farnsworth of Fort Worth, formerly an electrician with Stratton-White. His mother Miss Callie Jobe, sister to Ex-Mayor T. T. Jobe of Washington City, offers condolences to the bereaved family.
Pleasantly Kutertnland and Mro J AL Martin hosted a cordial social at their Watauge avenue home on Friday evening in honor of visiting relatives Mike Tolinson of Texas Mike Blair of Dordon and Miss Whitaker of Virginia. Guests enjoyed decorative parlors, refreshments, vocal and instrumental music and recitations.
Weather reports confirm a 40 degree drop by tonight across North Omaha and surrounding regions. Observations show the mercury down 18 degrees at Cheyenne and 12 at Have Montana. A listing seeks a good girl for general housework in a rural family. Mus EB Rovita seeks a position in Cheston Tennessee.
In a rural scene the town contends with dry weather fueling a sprouting class of wannabe statesmen. Young men argue about gold and silver, while their wit and attire provoke laughter as crowds critique their eloquence and manners. A local remark ends the day with folding shoes being polished on a nickel basis.
A fragmented timetable lists Pullman sleeper connections and trains from Bristol Knoxville Chattanooga Washington New York to various points. Entries mention sleeper cars, times, reverse routes, and connections through Knoxville, Chattanooga, Harriman, Jellico, and Cincinnati among others.
Local visitants from Brietul and nearby towns joined a crowd at Union Schoolhouse last Saturday night for a debate on the financial question. John Honts and Dr. N L Hodge spoke for free silver while Judge Patterson and Jefferson Gibson defended the gold standard. Absences and misunderstandings led to a shortened program and a call for stronger speeches from speakers. The issue of local politics and school notes also drew comment from residents in Arrrin.
In a frank proclamation NAT HYDRI affirms lifelong Republican alignment while conceding moments of cross party support for individuals. He argues the free ballot honors personal benefit over faction loyalty and pledges to continue GOP support with openness to nonpartisan friendships. The note also references a sports item and an ad for Dr Miles Pain Pills.
The Improved Bullet Camera with fixed focus achromatic lens offers a rotary shutter with three stops, square finder, tripod socket, and daylight reload capability. Describes leather finish, rugged build, and exposure details for No. 9 film plates. Eastman Kodak Co booklet from Rochester, New York.
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