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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
The Comet announces a busy 1909 program including an agriculture section Farm Garden and Poultry, a question and answer department, and a subscription offer. It notes civic finance detail from Durham and appeals for charitable aid to the needy, urging readers to support the poor and clergy.
A historical reflection urges heightened charity during Christmas, linking the season to the teaching The poor ye have with you always. It emphasizes warmth, kindness, and generous impulse as the spirit of giving rises in observers, especially amid busy holiday business and personal strain.
Hon George J Burbage the floater representative elect will travel to Nashville to join republican meetings before the legislature opens He aligns with the state wide prohibitionist wing and says Republicans will back state wide Democrats If they fail the Democrats bear responsibility He backs a bill drafted with J C Lewis to curb moral hazard in insurance and reduce fire waste and insurance rates He also aids in city charter discussions with Sells Reeves and others and urges public input on the charter and coal concerns
Thad A. Cox will overhaul the building now housing J E Crouch book store. A new front with plate glass show windows will be added, the floor lowered to street level, and the upstairs converted into Cox law offices. Crouch will install fixtures and expand stock for a larger, more varied book and stationery store in upper East Tennessee.
Miss Marion Friberg entertained at her Unaka avenue home on Monday afternoon with 500 dollars in honor of guests Miss Whelan of Weston West Virginia and Misa Miller of Covington Tennessee. Mrs C O Biddle won the ladies prize while Mr J B Horton won the gentlemen's prize. The honorees received belt pins.
Christmas programs at nearly all city churches featured tree lightings and gifts. The Munsey Memorial M E church handed out presents in baskets amid cheerful crowds as children and families departed.
Card thanks patrons for liberal holiday and yearly patronage. Reaffirms aim to please with courteous service, good work, and fair prices. Reports larger stock and asks continued support. Wishing patrons a happy and prosperous new year from Silver & Co Jewelers and Opticians.
Jus M. Gaunt, president of City National Bank, has tendered his resignation to take effect January 1. He will remain in Johnson City and continue with local business interests. The board praises his services and notes he will stay as a prominent citizen.
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