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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1894
Page
1
A historical note describes a medicinal scent, a tonic called sarsaparilla, praised for boosting strength and providing a cure. The item frames the product as a trusted remedy within a local market context. No further details available.
Louisville correspondent recalls meeting Bob Taylor in Washington, breakfast at Freund's, and visiting the Capitol. He describes Taylor’s early career, the pension discussion, and Taylor’s rising influence while noting political lessons and personal impressions. Ripans Tabules mentioned.
Ex president Harrison refuses to discuss a presidential bid for 1896. Reports from Indianapolis note strong Indiana support if called, while some say he would accept a noncompetitive nomination if offered. Other items include judge Keyumlay not resigning and Tom Johnson exposing steel rail trust tactics in Congress.
In Knoxville on January 11 United States court failed to convict Cleo Berry a notorious Hawkins county figure. Although evidence showed he manufactured and passed numerous counterfeit coins authorities found the jury undecided. U S Marshal Condon claims Berry is guilty of many crimes including murder linked to a grave marker on a Mooresburg peak naming him as the killer. The victim remains unnamed and the inscription marks Berry as responsible for that death.
Notice to water consumers that all rents for the quarter ending March 31 1894 are due and should have been paid by the 15th inst Consumers are asked to pay by check or at the Watauga Water Company office on Spring Street next to Lyle Summers store between 9 and 11 am Those in arrears must call at the office between 8 and 11 am Tax Comer subscription costs one dollar per year
Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont joins a Tennessee syndicate to develop marble properties. The Tennessee Marble Producers' Company plans plants in Knoxville area, with ground broken last week for facilities that will become the largest marble mill in the world.
Rev G F B Howard of claim agency fame remains at the county jail with access to the corridors. His wife visits daily as witnesses stay confined awaiting the Federal Court special term in February. The Government readies its evidence and Howard appears cheerful, humming current tunes as he strolls the jail. Visitors crowd the sheriff’s gate seeking admission. Howard plans to write a book on life.
Redwine, who had promised to exonerate Cashier McCandless and others, declines to speak before departing for the Columbus penitentiary on Wednesday. Despite efforts, he does not disclose the $103,000 missing funds. McCandless’ trial for alleged complicity is postponed until fall.
Will Leach purchases stock and goodwill of 8 Main Street bakery and will continue operating at the old stand. The new firm pledges to serve old customers and new ones with the best breads and pastries.
Fauvette and Co have moved their business to the former Cafe Brunswick space near Main and Buffalo streets to continue serving patrons and invite new ones. A Cincinnati firm claims to have found a solder for aluminum that unites the metal and could boost dental uses. A test case on Congressman Boutella’s teeth is proposed to prove the invention and win public gratitude.
Mrs. Mary Lytton died Monday at the residence of her son in law, J. M. King. She was fifty nine years old.
The Bristol Daily News, now a Republican paper, has been taken into receivership following a suit by city editor A. B. Cook and Lynchburg Paper Company. Judge W F Rhea refused to try the case, and Stuart F Lindsay was appointed receiver to operate the paper during settlement.
A Knoxville wholesale hat house Butt Young Co largest of its kind in the city files a deed of trust with D A Gantag as trustee to secure about 60,000 in creditors. The firm’s assets are large but undisclosed. Bott Young Co followed with a deed of trust naming W H Greer as trustee for a liabilities and assets total in the several thousands.
Knoxville January 12 A sensational injunction suit filed by Geo M Beall financial agent against Prof Josiah Holbrook president and the Knoxville Fountain City Land Company seeks to halt the amount of 5000 subscription balance being paid to the college Beall claims Holbrook has received about 2600 of the sum and asserts insolvency and false financial representations Several teachers have quit over unpaid wages and news of the filing has caused a large public stir and gossip reflecting the prominence of those involved.
CHAMTaNoona Jan 13 A laborer Beauford Holdenback was found dead in his bed at 409 Poplar Street after a long decay and foul smell blocked entry. Coroner could not enter for an inquest death attributed to la grippe. wife and child were visiting Decatur, Alabama. Franxfort Ky Jan 16 nomination news notes Judge Hornblower and Senator William Landaay as local political comments.
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