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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1893
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR lists positions and offices including congressional, circuit judge, attorney general and county offices with monetary figures unclear. Contains stray text and appears to be an official notice of candidates or ballots with approximate fees or filings.
Tux Comer has moved into the Hows and Hodge building on Market Street near Ruan Street. The notice records the relocation to the new premises and references the surrounding street details for identification.
The Downtown Office of Tax Comer operates at Lyle & Co book store next to the post office. Advertisements, job work orders, and subscriptions can be left there for prompt attention.
Tom Comet announces arrangements for affordable sale rates on cash in advance for newspapers and almanacs including The New York World The New York Herald and The New York Sun with comparison to Almanac Works.
A fragmented column laments political names and offices as quotes drift through a pie counter vigil. Bets on tariff, postmaster commissions, and Stevens’ vindication mingle with stray references to Waite, Booth, and Democratic platforms in a satirical, unnamed city scene.
The passage notes varied views on candidates for Congress in the First District. John Brabson is faulted for late handshakes affecting peanut trade optimism. John Alfred Will may seek Legislature Senate seat. Browstow touts departmental work skill while other contenders are portrayed as unqualified for mental tasks.
The article mocks Judge Hornblower as newly appointed Associate Justice and warns he must advocate for himself or the Senate will fail to approve. Adam Bowman vows to confront his Democratic rival across every district school in the First Congressional District. Bowman declares no fear of the verdict, while Mrs Minnven is urged to stop railing about war to avoid stirring a second rebellion for younger candidates.
The piece notes receivership numbers in Chancery Court and mocks Republican candidates roving the country. It also reports Bristol Courier editor Joux Stack may stop applying for the Bristol post office job, and Joux Basson mispronounces a town name, drawing gossip about Brown.
The item surveys multiple political developments and candidate mentions. Jounson Orry may nominate Wm. G. Mathes as trustee. Joan Branson shows a lead in one respect. Warne McVewall touted as Ambassador to Italy. Ep. Duncan enters Jonesboro Legislature race. speculation on timing and outcomes persists.
A brief oddball note reflects on Mn Miburn as one of 2,778,304 Federal soldiers and jokes that his contributions were light work for the rest. The piece ends with a dig at waiting for Colorado to coin silver output under the governor, using playful historical tone.
Debate continues in Ways and Means over whether deficits can be offset by income from outgoing measures. The Wilson tariff bill is described as a radical shift away from protectionism, sacrificing some infant industries to the broader Republican approach.
In this district two are good and able Republicans though few seek office. The office that would recruit the man these days would be knocked down by a Sandbagger on the first street corner.
In the Tus Bristol Courier Adam Bowman is described as pursuing a rainbow seen as a token that the world’s final destruction will come by fire. The article voices skepticism about his chances of achieving any great feat.
A fragmented historical excerpt compares the Republican party to a giant robber in armor, stalking the country under a forged noble image. The passage condemns its hidden aims and aggressive stance as it confronts national governance.
Fragmentary musings on tariff politics and newspaper influence in the First District. References to Sue Comer, Carter County figures, and editorial harshness mingle with concerns about the press and party prospects. Strong entities include Sue Comer, Carter County, Attorney General candidate Contise, and Minister Stevens.
A festive postscript from CyH Lyle P M Jext announces appointment as postmaster and shares a Christmas greeting. The note celebrates victory and resilience, urging rejoicing in the county's democracy and framing the event as a shelter in the storm.
A divided party must unite to pass the Wilson Bill. The public demands tariff change after a landslide election. Democrats should stop quarreling over small details and act now to guide the party toward stable governance and electoral triumph.
A political exposé questions Democratic misrule and calls for swift reform. It warns the party risks defeat by inaction and urges bold acts to heal industry and restore opportunity, urging leaders to confront the people and seek decisive change.
A Bristol jury acquits Mel Davis colored of murdering his wife and her lover amid a heated editorial clash. The Courier condemns vigilante justice urging that no man may take the law into his own hand and labels the verdict a disgrace to civilization and Christianity.
The notice describes Bancroft Com auditorium work with Hubert Howe Bancroft text and illustrations by top writers, in Chicago with 160 staff, seeking contributors via N D McDonald New Orleans. It also lists ForumJanuary content including Hoar on Sumner, Keanboy piece on Western Warning, Football essays by Dr B J Roosa, university leaders Angell and Wasfield, and discussions on immigration and literature.
An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a universal remedy claiming to cure catarrh neuraglia rheumatism piles salt rheum inflamed granulated myelids ganglia colds pneumonia and minor injuries. It markets internal use and a large cheap size sold by McKarland & Co's drug store.
The American Temperance Union reports about 1,000,000 drunkards and 16,000,000 moderate drinkers in the United States. It plans another meeting next Sunday at 2 p.m. in the W. C. T. U. Hall on Market Street with invited speakers and broad participation.
Johnson City lodge No. 1886 Knights and Ladies of Honor formed on December 6 with 28 Erie ladies and 15 gentlemen. Elected officers include G. C. Chandler past protector, H. Ponder protector, Mattie M. Brown vice protector, Crumley secretary, Brading treasurer, Ida L. McLaughlin chaplain, White guide, Baker guardian, Lee sentinel, Long medical examiner, and trustees G T Lee Mattie M. Brown and G A Love.
Dr. C. H. Taylors dentistry schedule is put off until after Christmas at the request of patients. He plans to return about the second or third week in January and will be ready to accommodate his patrons then.
Former Governor Taylor wraps up his U S lecture stint with a popular talk titled The Paradise of Fool in Washington D C to a crowded audience. He plans to resume touring in January starting a new season.
Stephen A. Noble of Birmingham has leased the Bristol Furnace and will ignite it shortly. The residence of J. J. Alley at Gate City was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. A claim notes $4,000. Dr. W. J. Miller, acting for Gov. O Taylor, returned with the Governor. W. EE Harris of Big Stone Gap and Charles Odom were in town for the holidays. A local hat fad from W. W. Kirkpatrick claims extra low prices for their hats.
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