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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1889
Page
2
Johnson City dispatch reports the House Democrats will attack the Senate tariff bill without gloves after passage. They plan to expose perceived bias in census schedules, targeting a proposed survey of ex Confederate soldiers while also noting a parallel plan for Union soldiers.
Morristown resident T. J. Russell died at his home on Second North Street after a lingering illness at age 49. He was a religion professor and a member of the M B Church South, died in faith. Funeral held Friday at 10 am at the M E Church South, with Masonic and Rites of Honor in charge. Prospective sympathy from wife and children.
The night of December 22 featured a well attended Sabbath School Christmas program at the Carter church with prize awards to Willie Reese and Johnnie Gibson. Obituaries note the deaths of John L. Murray near Star Mills on December 21, his wife Rebecca on December 26, and his brother Simon on December 21, all buried nearby. Revival services began December 28 led by William Hicks, John Watson, and White, with a strong ongoing meeting.
The First National Bank of Johnson City in Washington County Tennessee is authorized to commence banking. Deputy Comptroller J D Abrams certifies compliance with U.S. statutes and the bank may begin operations under Revised Statutes section 51 hundred and sixty nine. The document bears the Comptroller seal dated December 24 1888.
A short essay argues most can earn money but saving is the real challenge. It advises frugality, resisting luxury, avoiding extravagance, and paying only for necessary goods. It advocates prudent spending and endorses trading with Christian Howl & Hodge in 1889 for best prices.
The firms Christian Hoss & Hodge announce a full stock of general merchandise for 1889 with prices “as low as the lowest.” They will buy country produce at top market rates and promote cash sales to reduce profit and consumer costs. Credit sales will be limited to good customers and to 80 60 and 0 days.
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