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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
3
The paper requests correspondents sign their communications not for publication but as an act of faith. true names will not appear if enclosed before print. The notice instructs readers and contributors on submission anonymity and attribution expectations.
Seaside notes report visits and returns among residents including Mrs Patton, Mrs Harris, Mr Brown, and Mrs Crawford. Social events include a First Presbyterian service, a Johnson City Institute session start change, and a planned Bristol baseball visit. Plus a New York Life payment of $5,000 to Mrs Robertson and local sports results.
The Johnson City Reds met last evening and reorganized. Officers elected were F.M. George as manager, M. Jackson as secretary and treasurer, and Frank Hart as captain. Players assigned positions included A. Lusk pitcher J. Whiteside catcher J. Lee first base J. Lusk second base W. Owens third base F. Hart shortstop BR. Lusk right field G Taylor center field F. Weiler left field.
Jovi Markland, son of Dan Markland, was nearly crushed by a train on Market Street while attempting to board. His foot and ankle were severely injured, necessitating amputation below the knee at his home on Second Avenue in Carnegie. He is reported resting and under care of Drs. Miller.
The weather shifts to showers improving a fine corn crop. Sam Hall’s youngest child died Saturday and was buried Sunday. Rev Sam Bowman preached at Martin Adams’ last Sunday and baptized two candidates. Churchgoers attended Holston Baptist Association at Bowmantown with heavy attendance and active talks on business matters. Community entertainment met high expectations. Tattler notes local boot and shoe value sales and hardware ads.
Harry Sumpter was arrested Sunday on Sixth Street by Policeman Childress with Assistants Cox and Frizzell. He is wanted in Johnson City for a daylight jewelry store robbery and for breaking into Paidley’s fruit stand. Johnson City authorities were notified and an answer expected today. if not taken to Johnson City, he will be turned over to Virginia authorities.
Hart and Smith offer boots and shoes with new styles. A black Jersey cow with calf unreturned for four weeks is found by W P Cooper Johnson City Tenn reward offered. Arrants dies at home Carrville Washington County Tenn aged six. Tennessee school for the blind opens September 5 1894 inviting eligible blind children statewide for admission.
The Peabody State Institute closes its four week session with over three hundred teachers praising the instruction. The university board reports strong finances and no retrenchment for the upcoming year. New dormitory for agricultural students planned on the experiment farm with cooperative living and affordable board. Athletic grounds improved to accommodate military drills and sports, boosting student life and institutional policy.
Attorney General files suit at noon condemning the Pullman Palace Car Company for overstepping privileges. The petition alleges excessive real estate holdings, control of docks and factories, and power to others, demanding action to protect municipal interests.
A testimonial from Mrs. Harry Stier of Poptagile, Pa recounts dramatic relief after using Dr. Miles New Heart Cure from Elkhart Indiana. She claims rapid improvement, weight gain, and restored appetite after prior illness and ineffective treatments. The advertisement markets the cure with guarantees and pharmacy availability.
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