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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
3
The Comet urges a municipal curb market in Johnson City to aid producers and housewives. It argues such a market provides fresh, affordable produce, reduces middleman profits, and offers quick cash for farmers while delivering convenient, weekly access for residents.
At Tuesday council session the mayor and recorder were authorized to negotiate a 25000 dollar loan at five percent with Unaka National Bank to fund additions to Martha Wilder and West Side period buildings. The board was to proceed with letting the South Side school contract to J K Jones if bids can be reduced to fit funds. The recorder was ordered to advertise the entire 196500 dollar bond issue. Chas C Gilbert cites next sectional meeting of the Tennessee Manufacturers' Association in Johnson City on Thursday July 26 as a replacement for annual gatherings.
County Tobacco Growers and Warehouse Association has formed a corporation to build own lease or operate a tobacco warehouse in Johnson City with 416000 capital, 2600 subscribed by 50 farmers and local businessmen subscribing the remainder. A stockholders meeting is set for Tuesday July 2 at 1 o clock to elect officers and finalize plans including four printing bids and a November 1 occupancy. The article also notes community updates from the Childrens Rescue Association and multiple local residents visiting or traveling.
Abbreviated local personals list includes U S Army recruiting for unmarried men under 40 with good character in several Tennessee cities, plus multiple social updates. Names mentioned include Roy Iv Hughes, Uk Macretl, C. C. Mollowpy, Siddy Clarke, Judge Joseph C. Higgins, Jane Janes Campbell, John J. Cox, H. R. Parrott, Mrs. F. Weinburg, W. Wayne James Love, Ethel Troxwell, and Ola Leo Pearsons. Various travels and events in Knoxville, Bristol, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Jellico, Cumberland Gap, and surrounding areas are noted.
Funeral services for Mrs G Schenk were held at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev J le MacMillan officiating. Alice Cordell, formerly Miss Alice Hoss, died at her Hamilton Street home after long illness. Lottle Holges Wilitens, 74, died after weeks of illness at her home near Johnson City. Purgusop Drug Company took over the Bon Marche at Main and Round streets. Hubert Feith sustained an injury to his right eye at the chemical plant.
Cramped and sore muscles after a cold or grippe are relieved by Sloan's Liniment. It does not stain skin or clog pores and penetrates quickly without rubbing. Use for rheumatism neuralgia sinus headaches sprains and strains. Get a bottle today at all druggists.
Notice of deed of trust sale by G W Trent and wife Liddie Trent to secure $70 with sale of 30 acres in Johnson City Tennessee. Auction set August 1, 1917 between 10 am and 2 pm at the courthouse door to satisfy debt, including undivided interest in estate of the late William T Trent. W R Smith, Trustee. J Stanley Barlow, Agent.
Inactivity and winter weather trigger constipation with heaviness and low energy. Dr King’s New Life Pills offer gentle relief by cleansing congested intestines without griping. Take a pill before bed for a smooth morning movement. 25 cents at your druggist.
In the Chancery Court at Johnson City Tennessee Pansy Waist Co Kramer & Ber Practicing Optician Jacobus Bros & Co Dorothy Eyes Waist Co Marcus Shirt Co Prakin Glasses Leboesky George Jacobson M Har ris & Co N Rosenblum & Son are non residents and must appear by the first Monday of August to defend or plead to the petition filed by C H Lyle. If they fail the allegations will be taken as confessed. The notice appears in the Johnson City Comet for four consecutive weeks dated June 18 1917.
Johnson City resident Mrs. Sarah Foran testifies of long lasting kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Whitehouse Drug Co. She recalls back pain and irregular kidneys eased, cites December 1910 and March 1, 1915 updates, and repeats strong results. Price 60 cents, distributed by Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo.
Wartime message urges poultry cattle and small hogs for home food supply and urges not to plant all land in corn or tobacco. Government bonds praised for par value acceptance. March 26 1917 schedule shows Southern Railway service Knoxville Louisville St Louis with eight daily Knoxville departures and sleeping car option.
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