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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
3
Reliable paneled ad style item notes Berry Brothers varnish makers of Detroit offer free pamphlets on floor finishing and wool products for sale. Includes odd phrases about prices, money, and contacting for details. Mentions Memphis Tennessee and Washington county tax book collection notes.
J A T Bacon flown from Hris fal Tuealay 3 8 Cramley returned from New York Rev James A Burrow visiting relatives in city Rev L B Caldwell visiting friends Mrs Sohn FP Fountain shipping in Bristol Geo T Wafford on Greeneville business Lyon Hahn from Cranberry on business Harry Parrott in Bristol last Monday Mra W M Belton visiting relatives J B Thomas returning from Knoxville Jonnie Carron of Elizabeth Town guest of sister Mrs Guo W Hardin Prof DJ Burnest visiting relatives and friends this week
Squire Henry Hoss, a key County Court figure, visited the city for a few hours. Mrs. Elmendorf of Jubnson City, visiting her ill brother Goo, Jay, T. Wilder, is much better and plans to be out soon. DeArmond has returned from New York and checks in on Charlie Harvey, noted as a tireless local worker.
Ward and Friberg of The Bee Hive department store unveil extensive remodeling across all departments. The grocery area moves to Market Street front on the north side, the hardware department more than doubles, and other sections expand. The owners vow to stay competitive and provide a broader stock this year. A separate line notes an attempted assassination at Tadgo Wilkies Lochran of the Federal Court in St Paul.
Mow at home entertainments on Walnut Street with a large group of society ladies and hostesses. Hotel Piedmont hosts society gatherings with an orchestra and dancing led by a host of named guests. The Opera House presents Robert Macaire and The Battle of Santiago on Thursday night with elaborate scenery and costumes, directed by Mr. Taylor. Insurgents retreat in Southern Luzon as American forces advance. more Spanish prisoners freed and $12,000 looted by Col. Anderson at Lipa.
The local produce firm Heavens Brot plans a major plant expansion on the H prity Wheet property, adding a large poultry processing facility and an ice plant. They currently ship two carloads weekly and expect output to more than double. The Johnson City branch is led by W. E. Reese. The firm will be represented locally by N. A. Lady and F. M. Howell.
Watauga notes from Watauga Tenn dated January 15 1900 report the marriage of Miss Ida Humphreys to William Hart at the bride’s parents residence on January 7 with J JN Hart Esq officiating Mrs D N Reese visiting relatives in Johnson City this week J H Smalling local manager Town Company back from Philadelphia trip W B Emmert Virginia and Nashville railroad agent was here on business The remains of Henry Culbert were mentioned before the item ends.
A slate mine accident at Red Ash Kentucky killed dabbadar Biasdasiss and workers were laid to rest at Stoney Creek. Genova, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Thompede, died of crown and was buried at Mottern cemetery. DN Roose visited Jonesboro on business. Rev D C Baldwin held a revival at Elizabethton and will preach here next Sunday. J M Biddle family to relocate to Johnson City tomorrow. L B Moulton traveled to Bristol Friday. Mrs W C Smith arrived Saturday night from Asheville to return home via Elizabethton. Viounn
Official Washington report says General Wheeler plans a return to the United States with a Guam stop en route. The War Department clarified the age confusion and noted Wheeler may not have approval for his final assignment. Wheeler in Manila prefers to resign from service and return home.
The Atlanta Constitution runs a $3,000 cash prize contest for January February and March 1900. Participants send a yearly subscription to The Weekly Constitution with their exact New Orleans cotton receipts estimate for Sept 1, 1899 to Apr 1, 1900. Prizes tier from $1,500 total for closest estimates to be paid for three months, plus exact matches earning up to $1,000. Historical note recalls a 1890 winner, Mr. R. T. Poole, who used his prize to pay mortgage and fund education. The paper provides port receipts data for estimates and stresses the contest is an express contract and advertisement to boost circulation.
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