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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
3
An OCR fragment lists varied ads and notices including Gold Dust flour, gasoline from Galliber & Co, Grove's Chill Tonic, and real estate claims. It notes illnesses of A J Brown near Greeneville, a judge in declining health, and the death of Hob Morrell from consumption. Scattered items mention groceries, medicines, and sales from Jackson’s and Tuckson’s, plus a dwelling for sale on Watanga Avenue and a gold necklace reward inquiry.
Good position offered to young men and women in every county for clerkship and office work. Must like small deposits or accuracy. previous experience not required. Good salary. Apply to Frank, Box 435, Nashville, Tenn.
Tugene Wilson a clerk at J. B. Mitchells store and Robert Wilcox clashed over an alleged dispute. Wilson was stabbed in the back by Wilcox. Wilson’s wound was dressed by Dr. J. C. Butler and is not considered dangerous. Deputy Sheriff Murphy arrested Wilcox on felonious assault charges. he posted bond and a preliminary examination is set for this evening.
Dr Summers suffers a painful left ankle injury after slipping on ice near his home on Becond North Street. Mayor J A Summers and J P Summers at his bedside report hopeful recovery. Also notes on compulsory education bills a Foundry and Machine Co order and a fatal rail wreck near McFarland. New library books listed include Alice of Old Vincents and The Trail of the Sandhill Stay.
An advertisement extols Taxtive Bromo Quininerviews as a single day remedy for cold symptoms. The copy promises quick relief and emphasizes its availability to readers of the period.
An old classified style ad promotes Oliver Chilled plows Studebaker wagons Superior grain drills Black Hawk corn drills Majestic ranges Anchor Gook staves Coles airtight heaters Black Diamond cement Portland Diamond and related hardware items in a single promotional block.
Watauga Tenn January 20 Mr and Mrs M B Bennett hosted a large calico social for local youth on Fourth Avenue. Attendees included Johnson City girls Elva Sibley Maggie Martin Edith Sibley Birdie Remin Leila Patty and Ed Houston John Butler. Piney Flats represented by Pearl Yost Blanche Hyder Maggie Masengill Lena King Menara Leoter Allison John Masengill and Arthur.
A local grocer invites residents to visit the shop to discuss needs and prices. The ad promises every article will be sold lower than competitors in fresh meat and groceries, aims to boost business by 40 percent, and pledges clean, well arranged premises, square dealing, and prompt service while emphasizing satisfaction and community benefit.
W B Reese arrived from Johnson City to visit homefolks. Mrs John Carr of Abingdon Virginia, visiting her parents, plans to return home next week. Prof EB Smalling, a leading teacher, conducts a subscription school at the Watauga Academy Viouer.
On the 25th at the DeVault residence in Austin Springs a birthday reunion celebrated Mrs Elizabeth Hannahs 83rd birthday Weather was cold but the Wigwood heated home was warm The event drew joy and fires of day. Earlier last Thursday a poultry warehouse fire at Stevens Broa caused minor damage and was insured A separate blaze on Buffalo Street at Johns residence endangered nearby structures and led to a hard fight to save the Burt home insured with $850 furniture for Mr Keys The Keys family were away at W M Keys when the alarm rang.
A lively gathering at Shell with Richard Anderson Roose Barnes and Tom Torbett attended by young people in period dress and dancing. Dr W J Wallace attends Nashville grand chapter meeting. Rev Ferguson conducts meetings at the L B church. Watauga Valley Timber Company mill closed for repairs. lists attendees and neighbors from Morristown Martinsville Boons Creek and Austin Springs. Mrs Hannah praised for stout health. Miles Nervine recommended for grip sufferers.
The Tudutrial Shippers and Buyers Official Guide from the Norfolk and Western Railway showcases hundreds of dollars in half tone engravings of scenes along the line. It profiles coal coke iron zinc salt timber and agriculture and notes educational advantages of the region. Prepared by W Tf Henderson and edited, printed on heavy plate paper, this letter press edition is available via the General Freight Department, Roanoke, Virginia.
The Board of Trade formed an entertainment committee to host the Soldiers Home managers and gather land offers for government needs. Members include J. Smyth, S. Arnell, T. Barnett, W. Sproles, M. Gump, G. Wofford, W. Mathes, M. Jackson, A. Biddle. They anticipate needed enabling acts and plan city liaison. The note also covers social events, a music club, and school apportionment updates.
The state contemplates at least 1500 acres to shelter a branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers near Johnson City in Washington County Tennessee. Congressmen Brownlow authored the bill which provided a 250 000 appropriation and envisaged land transfer with US jurisdiction.
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