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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1893
Page
5
The column features a prize essay on the Jersey cow from the American Jersey Cattle Club of New York. The editors plan weekly similar articles to benefit readers and readers are urged to read this instructive piece. The note credits the club for the opportunity to publish.
A ten weeks old infant of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Boring died Tuesday of summer complaint. The notice follows a local business ad break and a collection action against Lyle, Crumley & Co. with a July 20 deadline set by J. I. Bramma, assignee.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness during the illness and death of our little daughter Elizabeth. Names not all mentioned, but memories remain in our hearts. The Insurance of North America will continue to write business in Tenn. Crapaun & Workorn, Agents.
Craxpott and Worvorn announce that the Scottish Union and National, a major world insurer, will keep operating in the state and conducting business through local agency Craxpott & Worvorn.
A teacher from Knonville will soon arrive to teach Ivory typing and the art of copying pictures on glass. Few pupils can be instructed. Those interested may leave names at THE Corner office and be called on arrival. Visit McFarland & Co. for cold drinks. We use pure Rock Candy Syrups and flavoring extracts with plenty of ice. 471.26
An unknown offender drinking whisky hurled a stone at the sitting room window of Police man Hamilton’s residence last Friday night. A resident boarder heard the crash and saw the culprit flee across an adjacent lot, describing a breaking chase.
In Mountain City Johnson county last Saturday William Asbury was fatally shot by Charles Luttrell during a struggle. Asbury attempted to stab Luttrell when he fired in self defense and Luttrell fled to the mountains and had not been captured.
An antique ad fragment promotes beverages including Cream and Peaches Limeade Lemonade Cocoa Phosphates and Carbonated Malto with Iron Congo as offered by McFarlanp and Co. The line ends with a garbled retailer name.
Mrs Cummings, jailed in Knoxville for her stepson’s murder, reportedly gave premature birth. Many fear she is insane as visitors come to see her in the new quarters. The text reads as an advertisement for prescriptions and tobacco products, with 471-20 MecFarlann & Co featured.
Our millinery department is closing soon and we slash hat prices to clear on hand. Trimmed hats originally 50 cents to 6 dollars are offered at 25 to 3 dollars, with many items under half price to move stock quickly.
Our dress making department warns the bobbin will last about six weeks. If visiting the World’s Fair and seeking a stylish dress, customers should place orders now. Dress goods stock has been reduced in price to meet the occasion’s demand.
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