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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1895
Page
3
A brief notice notes that The Comet will accept signed communications from correspondents, but names may be withheld unless enclosed in parentheses. The policy stresses faith and discretion for published and non published notes.
Local notes report shopping at Jacksons with ads for stoves lard cans and gold dust flour. Residents include Mrs McFarland Mrs Cox and children visiting Bristol. Rev Francisco at M E church. Miss Branley visiting Johnson City. Mr Carr becomes traveling salesman for Knoxville firm. several visitors on Wa tauga Ave. A wreck near Nurnstone disrupts rail traffic. Aunt Rachel Gregg dies at 88 near Flourville. party at Piedmont Hour. Auntie figures on charity for elderly Keller man. New pastor Roy Grow arrives. Major Los visits Monoke Arkansas. social and family gatherings noted.
The community welcomes the new year with reflections on 1804 and 1896, hoping for prosperity and accepting unknown futures. Winter warmth by the fire contrasts with illness in the area as Uncle Oscar Johnson remains sick, Alic Dillow and her father-in-law fight consumption, and Dr. J. B. Shipley ends letters from Nashville with illness noted. Local visits, weddings, and school notes at Cedar Creek Academy round out a slice of small-town life.
Bristol Courier reports Harking of Jobmaan City resigned from Rows & Co. Knoxville. Wade McNees known as Ham resigned from Mountain View Poultry to take a better post at Tre Coster. A. H Renge praised as a top Carter County farmer. Three dead porkers weighing 1418 pounds arrived New Years Day near Filligan. Johnson City endures first real cold spell with snow two to five inches and temperatures near five below zero. Youths use skates and sleighs for first time this season.
Miss EB Jucra Yoaxcer of Eas Market St Johnson City reports a stray small pale red milk cow. The animal is short born, one ear cropped, and a fork missing on the other. Inform Henna or the addressed party of any sightings.
A miscellany on feminine attire describes veil wrapping, bodice bouffant styling, and decorative pins. It notes Mrs. Fawcett’s visit to Girton and Newnham with baby photos, then offers a recipe for Maryland bread, plus whimsical lines about letters and changing dress trends. It highlights Frenchy gowns, silver spangles, and long wraps with Parisian influence.
Ward and Friberg at The Bee Hive advertise readiness to pay cash or deliver produce for one thousand bushels of shelled corn. The brief notice emphasizes prompt payment and market availability.
New York dispatch reports Mirellne Vollard addressing rumors about pursuing stage work and touring with legislator Breckinridge. She states she has no theatrical connections, lives quietly with her brother, and rejects claims of an assumed name or seeking fame to compensate for sorrow. She vows to clear her father’s name and oppose the stigma attached to her life.
Editorial style notice from a historical newspaper touting independence and standards. It promotes The Weexly Sux and The Lux, describing coverage of world events, agriculture, clubs, and various regular features while emphasizing clean, non sensational reporting and adherence to good laws and government. Includes a Treasury Department reference and mailing terms.
At a Watauga Bank stockholders gathering this morning, officers and directors were re elected for the coming year. G W St John retired and Geo D Taylor was unanimously elected to replace him as vice president. John remains a director in Taylor’s stead, and Raymond Lyle replaces John Miller as clerk. In a separate note, Jas O Akera after drinking moonshine proposed to and married Rhoda Carroll, later seeking a divorce after a sober reflection on the union.
Public installation of the newly elected officers of John son City Lodge No 059 E of H at Jobes Opera House on Thursday evening January 10 at 7 30 o'clock. The public is invited. Program includes an address by Col Robt Burrow, regular installation ceremonies and vocal and instrumental music by local talent.
No family flour sold here equates the Watanga Family. Price will please too. Real meat kept in the city at M. Jackson’s. Highest price paid for live hogs cattle and other meats for the next ten days. J. A. Brion urges buying children’s Christmas presents at Jackson’s.
Harper's Magazine one year four dollars. Harper's Weekly Harper's Bazar and Harper's Young People priced. Postage free to subscribers in United States Canada Mexico. Address Harper Brothers P O Box 959 New York City.
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