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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1892
Page
3
Johnson City crowds bustle with holiday plans as residents travel for Christmas visits. Local officials report court sessions, building projects, and business moves while several townsfolk return from trips to Atlanta Cincinnati and Knoxville.
Railway officials say the Jonesboro people suffer for lacking vestibule trains while Johnson City has them, prompting local tensions. The Lyceum Literary Society of Milligan College plans a college chapel entertainment next Monday night and invites all to attend.
A major blaze swept through the Freehold, Land, Iron and Rail way Company oil house in Em breville Monday night. Thirteen drums of guaioline, a valuable wire cable, tools, and other articles valued at about 8700 were burned. No insurance covered the loss and the fire's origin remains undetermined.
Report from Embreeville notes a fatal accident at the furnace last Saturday. An elderly worker fell 40 feet into a shaft and died twelve hours after sustaining injuries. The deceased’s identity and residence could not be learned.
Capt. G Morris of Watauga returned from Philadelphia where he said the entire issue of the Finance Company of Philadelphia preferred stock was taken on Saturday. He told the Comet that the plan outlined in Saturday's article will be carried out at once and the company will be under good headway by January 1.
Morristown held a municipal election with two strong tickets. The Citizens ticket led by James A. Carriger won by a narrow majority in a 351 vote total, electing Mayor Damon A. Garriger and aldermen William McFarland J. Mathes John E. Helms Jr. J. J. Wilkinson J. F. Haye and W. J. Davie.
Receipts at the depot for November totaled 8.90048 with ticket sales at 2.60765. November receipts are notably lower than October's.
The suit of Doc Taylor's son against publishers of Taft Hall's Life in Wise county circuit court was compromised and the book tale suppressed due to defamation of character claims.
The case generated wide excitement and speculation as Fonesborn officials issued warrants for nearly every passenger and engineer on the road. Police plan arrests when trains stop. Railway officials ordered crews to maintain speed through Jonesboro.
Hon. Alfred A. Taylor reports from Washington a bright outlook for the Co operative Town Company. Robt P Porter, superintendent and president, outlines plans including a large canal project and new cotton and silk factories to employ hundreds, plus a major hotel at Watauga and an assertive Johnson City position. Porter predicts early completion of the Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago Railway.
Early Saturday officers Seals Crawford and Detective Leech arrested Homer Keys, wanted for robbery linked to Mack Bray and others. Located in a Harrington farm barn, Keys surrendered at a Pot Liquor Flats house after being found with an unloaded pistol. He was taken to the calaboose then moved to Jonesboro jail.
James Hinkle was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary for felonious assault by the circuit court in Jonesboro. Henry Ray is held for investigation on the same charge. Andy Correll faces penitentiary time for larceny and shooting Sidney Armstrong last spring as the grand jury was dismissed and court adjourns expected today.
J A White has bought out Flem ing and Wilkins at the corner of Public Square and Market Street. Fleming will remain for a while and Wilkins will start a new business for Milligan.
A man named Robert Hall, who left his home on the Watauga last autumn to visit relatives in Texas, was brought back in a partially demented state. He raved about robbers, had pocket money, and was found in his clothing. His fright turned to fever and the whole affair remains shrouded in mystery.
Rev. G W Colvinan returned from Telfirds to report a good meeting of the Ministerial Association. About 20 ministers attended and officers were elected: GW Coleman, president. T A Walker, vice president. B H McLaughlin, secretary. The next annual meeting is set for the Wednesday in December, location to be decided.
A tip says a New York company will locate a large wagon plant in Johnson City, creating about 100 direct jobs and numerous timber jobs. Locating here over other Southern cities, locals may be asked to subscribe to capital stock, promising a new major industry.
Chas Rowan Bailey wounded George H L G Kyle a Rogersville lawyer traveling to Bristol reports a sensational Saturday shooting at his place. Rowan fired five shots wounding Pawlson through the neck, narrowly missing the jugular. Rowan arrested. Pawbush to recover.
The election for the Washington County Court chair is set for next Monday week. Judge H. Hart has efficiently served two years, cutting county expenses and improving Jonesboro court facilities. John Johnson Depue of Jonesboro is reported as a candidate, though Hart is well regarded and a change seems unlikely.
The firm announces in stock supply of all sizes of gum belting from New York amp and promises immediate delivery without custom orders delays. BoGE Skaver & Susaena highlights rapid availability for industrial equipment needs.
A large doll will be shown in our window dressed as a bride. The dress will be made in our own department using the latest style.
A store contest offers a doll to the 12 year old girl with the most votes, earned by purchases of two cents or per twenty four cents of goods, plus a guitar valued at $85 for the top twelve plus girl. tickets are store-only and votes are tallied each evening with results printed in Tim Comer.
A long roster of individuals including Myrto Minten, Florence Beckner, Edna Parr, Grace Kittell, May Kleinknecht, Bessie Hart, Edith Lyle, Maude Chase, Ethel Shell, Fannie Bolton, Grace Stevens, Leone Wagner, Mary Pierce, Stella McLeod, Jennie Keen, Edna Parr, Unicoi City residents, and others appears in a local document. The list also names Borste Hale, Rik Park, Eva Lyle Dickinson, Katharine Wilton, Ida Loudy, Lizzie Johnson, Nellie Wade, Minnie Morrell, Lizzie Johnson, Maggie Broyles, Lula Angel, and many additional entries. The compilation includes numerous dames, gents, and households from communities such as Milligan, South Watunga, and Unicoi City.
J A Pierce a notary public of Johnson county and son of J D Pierce postmaster at Butler traveled to the city with W G Ermlerly of Allentown seeking 17 year old Car Lee a Johnson county suspect in a United States mails robbery. Lee held a mail carrier post between Butler and the Xroads about 15 miles before robbing a registered pouch last Wednesday and delivering it to Butler postmaster and resigning. He then went to Allentown and took a train to Dalhart Texas buying a ticket with a large cash roll. The theft was discovered Saturday and Texas officers join the search though capture seems unlikely.
Authorities in Mt Jonesboro fined Engineer Jin Swatts of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Key 115 dollars for tuning his en giro through city limits at excessive speed. An appeal to the United States Empress Chitt was filed, with proceedings expected to proceed in court.
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Mr. Joe Stone returned to Johnson City from Unicoi City where he had been working on a new hotel called the Unicoi Ten. The 40 room hotel will be opened to the public this week.
For two weeks starting Monday December 12 a local store offers large vase lamps with 10 inch porcelain shades. The lamps, valued at $5.00, will be sold for $2.50 until Christmas, presenting rare bargains for Christmas presents.
A large shipment brings tea sets chamber sets rose bowls and other assorted goods for the holiday trade. The selection features varied colors and styles aimed at attracting seasonal shoppers.
Dry goods store unveils a fresh shipment of all wool ladies dress fabrics, 36 inches wide, now priced at 25 cents per yard. Strong daily sale emphasis highlights value for shoppers.
A local grocer touts Thurber’s celebrated fancy goods and their maple syrup made from pure sugar. Shoppers are urged to review current stock before buying Christmas goods, with a promise of customer satisfaction.
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