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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1886
Page
2
Johnson City notes a flurry of opinion on the death of ex-President Arthur. The Ledger and Times discuss Blaine Edmunds tension, railroad right of way disputes, and political reflections on ministerial lineage and public service.
In a letters column the reader urges forming a local society in Johnson City to prevent cruelty to animals. The writer calls on town residents to unite quickly and establish an organization to address the issue.
Thomas J. Chaverius, convicted of killing Fannie Lillian Madison and slated for hanging on December 10, draws attention as juror Carter Harrison seeks a gubernatorial clemency. Harrison argues jurors misunderstood their powers and collects signatures from Alexandria jurors to petition for life imprisonment. Governor receives the signed Howell letter refuting juror claims and urging law to take its course.
The obituary records the death of Mrs Sarah F Y O Keefe at her Greeneville home on November 26 at 6 20 am in her 54th year after months of delicate health She was a longtime Presbyterian and a devout Christian beloved by family and church friends Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery Rev Geo A Caldwell officiating A flower from the grave wreath recalled the song A Flower from my angel mother's cave
In this note the Baptist Reflect ascribes strong leadership to Pastor E Allison in Jonesboro and commends the town’s historic church as a model. It highlights Johnson City as a new, progressive community eager for more frequent preaching and hints at recruiting Brother Allison to solidify the region’s religious work.
A list of uncalled letters and postal cards remaining at the Johnson City Post Office. Items include Crook, Clota Franklin. Cooper. Crowell J. J. Crowell Mis. Martin Arthur Duncan J. G. Martin. Finney John. Miller Mist altle Flesner. Mrs Charlie McDonald. Min Elysia Fitzpatrick. John Moke. Fort Jot Pence. Charland 0 F. Phelps J. J.. Kivma Robeon. Waters Join. and others. Unclaimed items after 0 days go to the Dead Letter Office in Washington.
Readers are invited to join George Stinson Co as agents across the country. No experience needed and women can succeed. Earn good money without overnight travel. full details mailed to applicants who write to the provided address.
A teacher’s institute is scheduled at Gahal now Societ Mount in District 17 on Friday and Saturday the 10th and 11th of December. Teachers from districts 14,14,16,17,18 and 7 are expected to attend and others are invited. Sessions cover reading, grammar, arithmetic, geography, U S history, and teaching methods with discussion and occasional music. Led by M. Neale, County Superintendent.
A Mount Lebanon New York Shaker community is described as honest and industrious while promoting Seigel's Syrup as a remedy for nervous dyspepsia. The piece explains the Shakers tested the extract in many cases, claiming relief when diet and living rules were followed, and outlines symptoms tied to digestive and nervous disorders.
Announcement reports Mr Hazlett and his in laws went through Niagara whirlpool rapids Sunday in a barrel. They were badly shaken but survived and plan to hear from dime museums. The rapids below Niagara are deemed dangerous and some daredevils may seek new stunts.
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