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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1893
Page
4
The Johnson City Postmaster salary cut, local road and telegraph issues, and subscription notices color a reflective page. Mentions include Athens examiner J A Turley, J L Pearcy posting as Consul in Columbia, and local debates on fire hydrant placement and Three Cs railway funding.
The piece notes Robert P. Porter resigning as Superintendent of Cenars effective immediately. It mentions Grover, Pie counters, and ZL Fountfryman becoming Register of the Treasury after a Tennessee election. It also covers July celebrations, Bill Nye not delivering, Sir Jasper M. Phillips as humor speaker, and comments on politics, finance, and a Georgia melon flood.
The Bristol Courier condemns Jouxsex City's bond approval for a road and trunk line, calling the project a money grab that imposes a burden on the community and noting it failed to deliver a genuine public benefit.
A House Rules Committee member from the last Congress warns major changes are needed to curb filibuster delays and advance the Democratic program. The remark follows postmaster designate Dayton of New York City stressing partisan appointments and his intent to place Democrats in new offices.
A Nashville dispatch reports that thirty six foreign insurance companies have ceased doing business in Tennessee. The move affects licensing and coverage across multiple markets, with industry observers noting a shift in regulatory climate and potential impacts on policyholders.
The report urges an immediate extra session to address repealing obnoxious laws as foreign companies threaten withdrawal. It cites nationwide business failures, 34 last week and 3 114 in the quarter, with 6 401 crashes for six months versus 5 503 a year prior. Bradstreet tasks liabilities at 170 million this year, up 14 million from last half, six million more than Dun and Co.
The House heatedly questioned Representative Tarsney over a claim that pensions were granted for baldness under Raum’s Pension Office. A renewed case shows Allen G. Peck, Co H 1st RI Light Artillery, received a pension for loss of hair dating from 1884, supporting the assertion. Peck will not receive further payments for baldness.
The piece notes abbreviated Fourth of July coverage, visitors Mrs. Howard M. Dill and mother from Indianapolis, stopping with Mrs. J. S. Wilson, heading to Roan Mountain and Cloudland. It records a Greeneville versus Johnson City baseball game 19 to 0 for the home team at the Lake, plus Tuesday’s running jumping swimming contests won by Carey F. Spence of Knoxville and Walter Gallaway of Boones Creek for standing jump and rowing. Jobe moves family to Bristol, with household effects shipped, likely remaining in Washington or following federal calls. friends bid them farewell as they relocate.
The Phoenix Insurance of Hartford Time Tried and Fire Tested remains among the few foreign companies continuing business in Tennessee CranvaLt Worrorn agents.
The event on the fourth concluded successfully as six contestants performed well. Only 17 rings out of 105 were lost, well above average. Scores list T. J. Brangon 14 Rob Bowman 14 R. L. Hale 14 L. J. Miller 18 Walter Miller 11 Luck Carr 11 Bob Williams 10.
A masculine youth arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burrow last Saturday, their fifth guest and second son of the family. The narrator praises the aspiration and patriotism of the man, hoping his shadow never wanes as celebrations continue.
Ira E Butler a long time resident of Washington county died at his home near Jonesboro last Saturday at age 85 after a short illness with diarrhea. He had been feeble for some time but death came unexpectedly. He leaves a widow and several grown children. The remains were interred in the family burying ground Monday.
Mr and Mrs R Hunter mourn the death of their four month old daughter who died last Monday night after a brief illness. The infant was buried at Montevista cemetery yesterday morning with Rev J H Snow presiding. The tragedy follows a sentiment of faith that Heaven is made up of little ones.
Hawk and Pitts doing business as the Windsor Restaurant dissolved after a rush day on the 4th. Hawk collected the cash and fled by night, leaving Pitts to cover outstanding bills with an empty purse, ending the Windsor Restaurant operation.
Tuesday evening a delightful dancing party for the young people took place in Hotel Carnegie parlors. The event honored Mr Carey Spence of Knoxville. The floor was superb and the music waltzes delighted attendees. Couples and guests listed include Miss Florence Singiser Nina Chayiler Eva Wilson Annie Gentry Florence Wilson Marguerite Mad eline Hobson of Bristol Blanche Stella Blasi and others plus Messrs Garey Spence H B McClure Kyle Rogersville F B St. John L J McIntyre Frank Love E D Duncan Joe Alderson T F Crowder.
A Centenarian from Carter County near Milligan aims for her hundredth birthday on July lith. Aunt Ibbie McKeehan, now in good health, lives with her widowed daughter and granddaughter in four generations under one roof. She uses spinning wheels daily and plans a neighborhood celebration on her centennial.
The passage notes Aunt Ibbie as a vivid storyteller who recounts graphic happenings. It expresses a wish that she live to enjoy many future happy returns of the season.
In a near even day game the Rogersville and Johnson City teams clashed with many errors. The visitors batted first at 1:30 and the game went to the last inning to decide the contest with final outcomes not fully detailed.
Readable text lists 13 percent Rogersville and 44 18 Johnson City with code 010235003 14 and mentions Stanbury and Lane of Greeneville as the Empires. The fragment hints at a team or group designation tied to Greeneville with associated names.
The E 1 B and G RR runs a Sunday excursion from Bristol to Knoxville on July 16 leaving Bristol at 6:00 am Tennessee time. Round trip rates include Bristol Bluer City Johnson City 1.75 and other points 1.50 1.25 1.00 with ample time to see Fountain City Park Turner Park Lake Ottosee Island Home and more. Separate coaches for ladies and escorts. Johnson City tickets at McFarland's City Deng Store.
The fat men's quartette failed to perform on the fourth due to mishaps. Tom Brown strained a muscle on 2d avenue near Carnegie to the furnace while pushing his pace. Tom O'Donnell overindulged in drinks and could not race. Bascombe Crumley suffered a serious accident during leap frog and injury to his midsection halted his participation. Frank Englesing won the tin horn prize after forfeits.
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