The Comet Sees Many Neighbors In Johnson City
Local notes report Mack Wilkinson and others in the city, visitors from Stump's Knob, Greeneville, Knoxville, and Bristol. Notes on health, new arrivals, a storm party for Miss Mattie Henderson, and civic updates from the mayor and aldermen. A missing pocket book, bank moves, and plans for an upcoming home talent entertainment are mentioned along with the “Taylor's Leisure Gang” club discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Henderson
Roan Street
Lydia Boucher
Andrew Friberg
O. D. Frmera
Berry Declares Mayoral Ambition in Democratic Primary
The report spread this week that Dr Geo H Berry is a mayoral candidate, pending the Democratic convention. He confirmed the ambition, praised as a lifelong Democrat and active party worker, with broad support and personal friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo H. Berry
Dr. Berry
New Shipping Firm Formed In Jimmy City Trade Circle
Notice states that on January 1 1890 a co partner ship was formed by C K Lide and L L Odom under the firm name of Lide and Odom as successors to K Lide Mr Odom will continue on the road as traveling salesman for W W Woodruff Co General management of the new firm will be under the supervision of G K Lide Ling and Onox extend New Year greetings from 497 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvice
Live One WitonnsaLe Asp
Hanpwann
Jouyson Ciry
Tews
Dasuany
C. K.lide
L. Odom
Lide
G. K. Lide
Ling & Onox
Card of Thanks to Johnson City Helpers
I extend sincere thanks to the good people of Johnson City who aided me and my family during illness of my wife and myself. Special gratitude to Gen. J.T. Wilder and Mr. F. A. Strattey for extra favors. This card is on behalf of relatives. January 17. J. D. Akard, Bee Hive Drug Store for drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
J.T. Wilder
F. A. Strattey
J.D. Akard
Destructive Fire Hits Embreville Homes and Store
A Friday blaze destroyed W. E. Bullock residence and spread to R. W. Blair home and Embreville Fur nace Company storehouse. Loss about 2000 dollars with 1500 dollars insured. McFantann & Co announce January collections and strict credit cutoffs after month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embreville
W. E. Bullock
R. W. Blair
Embreville Furnace Company
Theloes
Boots and Shoes Buyer Seeks Wheat Deal at Cash Price
Dickinson and Duke announce purchase of ten thousand bushels of wheat. They will pay the highest market price in cash for the wheat, inviting farmers to bring grain to the Bee Hive for immediate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson & Duke
Acquittal in Jonesboro for Barn Burning Suspects
Jack Carr Wash Griffith and Zeb Deaton were brought before Justices Reeves and Hart at Jonesboro and acquitted after arrest weeks earlier for barn burning. They had been seen at John Burleson's Cherokee barn and were suspected of involvement in recent arson, but investigators found no evidence linking them to the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Carr
Wash Griffith
Zeb Deaton
Justicea Reeves and Hart
Jonesboro
John Burleson
Mrs J H Branner Relocates To Corner Of Main And Spring
Mrs J H Branner has moved from her Main street location to the corner of Main and Spring streets in the Hart and Smith building. She invites friends and customers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Branner
Main Street
Main
Spring Streets
Messrs
Hart and Smith
Notices to Voters Registration Open in Johnson City
Notices to voters announce registration books for the March election. Registration days include February 10th 16th 17th 24th and March 1st 3rd 4th at various ward locations. Officials listed include Cramsley Sy me McNees Mou gle Crowall Miller Pence Whiteside and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of
Johnson City
M. Cramsley
Jan. Syme
Carr
Boon and
Market Streets
ES. McNees
John Mougle
Mrs Crawford moves stock to first floor in Fine Building
In New Quarters, Mra C. BE. Crawford has moved her military and fancy goods upstairs over Burris & Jackson's to the first floor of the Fine building on Main street and invites friends and patrons to call for items in her line. Also notice of Philadelphia Bakery offering first class bread and a carload of framing lumber for sale by Favcerre & Coy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra C. BE. Crawford Haa
Burris & Jackson's
Main Street
Removals and business relocations in town
The firm of Hunter and Brown dissolves with a stock division. Hunter stays at the old stand while Brown moves to his own property across the street. Mrs. Crawford relocates her millinery shop to the Hows and Hodge building on Main Street, previously occupied by John A. Fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter & Brown
Hunter
Brown
The Captain in Luck
Captain W. H. Henderson has been appointed district peace agent for the E T V G M and the M B Railroads with headquarters at Johnson City. Henderson is a good man and will be a valuable acquisition to these companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Morrow
Btony Creek
Essary
Coper
Gauger
London County
Stony Creek
W. H. Henderson
Johnson City
Captain Henderson
Organ for Sale and Bargains at Bee Hive Feels Urgent
A first class second hand organ can be obtained by Mrs Moore or M Jackson arrangements at L C Cartright C. cheap booth and shoes at Bee Hive. Secretary Carliale writes Senator Voorhees urging prompt relief for the Treasury and notes possible bond issuance under favorable terms if authority is not soon granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carliale
Voorhees
Committee On Finance
Treasury
Vangreas
New Barber Shop Opens at Piedmont Hotel
W C Price, noted tensorial artist, opens a new barber shop in the Piedmont Hotel. He invites old patrons to visit and meet him at the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Price
Piedmont Hotel
Building Materials Line Drawn By Lyle and Summers
Lyle and Summers announce a new full line of building materials including cash doors paints and oils offered at the best and lowest prices on the market. Shop now to compare prices before buying elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle & Summers
Tabules banish pain in Bipans ad for coal and wood
J Cartright & Co successors to F M George & Co advertise Табules banish pain as a remedy and promote coal and wood sales, urging readers to purchase from the local supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Cartright & Co
F. M. George & Co
E Dudley Duncan From Boston Moves Into Johnson City Boom
Dudley Duncan, a young Boston man, arrives with the Johnson City lumber boom. He settles, measures lumber, smokes a pipe, wears corduroy, and enjoys meals while slowly gaining social prominence amid mixed local opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Dudley Duncan
Dudley Duncan
Boston
Johnson City
Apeculator
Mr. Duncan
Johnson Gily
Southern grit and Republican hopes in Washington County
E Dudley Duncan emerges as a literary minded East Tennesseean and Republican candidate in Washington County. The piece traces his Boston origins, Southern adaptation, and local appeal while noting the broader South’s stoic response to hard times and predatory schemes. The column praises Hood’s calendar for 1894 as a stylish, practical gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dudley Duncan
Washington County
E. Dudley Duncan
Courier
The American St Helena and Other Notes in February Issue
LITERARY NOTES in Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly February highlights dramatic and historical pieces. It features The American St. Helena by William S. Walsh about Bordentown, New Jersey and Napoleon’s kin, Colombo by A B de Guerville, Champery by Harriet R. Rockwell, and pieces on Mins L. D. May and The Libraries of New York, plus short stories by Count Toletoi and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leslie
St. Helena
William 8. Walsh
Old Bordentown
New Jersey
Napoleon
Toseph Laperte
Spain
Lucien Murat
Ceylon
A.B. de Guerville
Colombo
Harriet R. Rockwell
Champery
Switzerland
New York
James Barsett
the Dauphin
A. Oakey Hall
Count Toletoi
Champion Bissell
Nora Kinsley Marble
Més de Pels Miller
James F. Sullivan
Belle Hunt Shortridge
New historical romance on Moorish Spain by W M Greenlee
A Knoxville publisher announces a new novel by Southern author W M Greenlee. The book covers the expulsion of Moorish power from Spain, merging solid history with romance. It features Obriatian and Moorish figures, vivid Inquisition scenes, and battles up to 1486, with moral fortitude and Christian gentleness themes. Price 1.50 dollars, cloth binding, octavo, 550 pages, agents sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Greenlee
MacCauley
Irving
Hawthorne
Europe
Asia
Ferdinand
Isabella
Loja
Granada
Poly
Torquemada
Xenii
Muga
Boabdil
Spain
United States
Canada
B. Newman & Co
Knoxville
Tenn
A Quarter Century Test for Dr. King's New Discovery
A quarter century of use has proven Dr. King's New Discovery effective for throat chest and lung diseases. The remedy promises relief or money back and is guaranteed. Trial bottles are free at Mclorland and Cows I Drug Store with large sizes priced at 0c and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Mclorland & Cows I Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mack Wilkinson
John Fawcette
Stump
G. W. Kleinknecht
West Virginia
Taylor Howard
Greeneville
N. Pepland
John Tipton
Bennytown
W. M. Sherwood
Boone
N. C
Lizzie Wilkinson
Milligan
Caldwell
Bristol
W. L. McFarland
Wm. G. Broyles
Cedar Creek
M. W.T. Lusk
Rockbridge County, Va
B. D. Lyle
City
Billy Barton
Walter Henderson
The
East Tennessee
F.C. Englesing
Frank
Port Gibson
Miss
J. P. Reynolde
M. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Toledo
Iowa
John W. Cameron
J. P. Summers
Col. Matson
Pocahontas Coke Company
C. P. Marsh
Dominion National Bank
Old
Citizens Bank
Dominion
H. J. Kilby
Morning Star
N. B. Remine
Bristol Courier
Remine
Col. D
McIntyre
Jobe
Opera House
Pierce & Myler
Myler
Ghas
McNeil
W. Cann
Mat Martin
Bala
Hale
Jasper M. Phillips
Washington, D. C
Tennessee
Phillipe
W. L. Taylor
Taylor
Bee Hive Drug Store
McFantann & Co
Philadelphia
Favcerre & Coy
Wood
L. C. Cartright & C
Baltimore Sun
Liss
C.J. Hood & Co
Hood's
G. 1, Hood & Co
Lowell, Maas
Alhambra
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