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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
5
A flurry of brief items from Bristol recounts visits and returns of residents such as Joe Alderson J A Mangle Ida Wright and Mrs J W Bakin plus various merchants farmers and officials. Mentions include J H H Hughes Piney Flats attendance at Mrs Garrs funeral J J Range Knoxville business trips and local social events at Anoka Springs and Roan Mountain with notices on property postures and the upcoming Comer distribution.
A list details fourth class postmasters appointed in Tennessee. W D Bright at Jeroldstown Greene County succeeds J C Jerolds. W F Kennedy at Kingsport Sullivan County succeeds G E Patton. L Nelms at Peltier Sullivan County succeeds J W Clark. Noah Bishop at Swanay Greene County succeeds A B Swanay.
The piece notes the infant of Mr and Mrs Joe Pierce dying at home in Oaklands after a brief illness and burial at Monte Vista Cemetery with Rev J H Snow officiating. It also mentions McFarland Co offering hair and tooth brushes and cold drinks with pure Rock Candy Syrup and flavoring extracts.
Dr J N Bout a leading East Tennessee physician from Limestone died last Friday after a year long illness from brain heart and kidney troubles. Native of Washington County he practiced there most of his life and was 60 years old. Burial was in Urbana cemetery. McFarlan Co advertises dairy drinks and beverages.
Last Thursday evening dames Scalf and Mrs Maggie Miller were quietly married by Rev. K. O. Atking at the parsonage on Market street. After the ceremony they were driven to the bride's home on Watauga avenue where they will reside. Mr Scalf is one of the city's "dandy coppers" and made this the biggest "pull" of his life unassisted. They have been receiving congratulations from many friends the past week.
The Johnson City Tammany Club held a Fourth of July night gathering at their club room with many members and guests present. Dr. Cambridge and W I Cooney spoke on The Glorious Fourth, and Cooney performed a self accompanied song to wrap up the event.
In a citywide bulletin the City Drug Store, McFartaxp and Co, and ATL Proprietors announce full stock of toilet art articles. Local patrons are advised to visit the store for immediate availability and various styles and sizes.
Mrs J M Carr died at her home on Unaka avenue Monday morning at age fifty two after a long illness from complications of diseases following a stroke. Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev K C Atking. Interment was in the old cemetery. She was a daughter of Uncle Sammy Miller and an active M E Church South member. She leaves a husband two sons and three daughters with many friends expressing sympathy.
Footwear feature highlights men’s solid leather mesh split boots also presenting double sole models from Kip Sterling and Kip Tap Sole New Mexico. The piece contrasts styles and materials in a compact trade style note.
Our millinery department shows record sales but will close shortly. To clear on hand stock we slash prices by half or more, with trims and hats reduced from 50 cents to $6.00, offering substantial cuts on trimmed hats and related pieces.
Our dress making department warns the bobbin will run out in six weeks and urges customers to place orders at once for stylish World Fair dresses. Dress goods stock reduced in price to meet demand. Groceries complete with the lowest prices. Fruit jars arrive at only $1.00 a dozen.
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