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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1893
Page
1
During a Saturday electric storm lightning struck the Johnson City plant, burning out a generator and three car motors. Logs totaled 375. By Sunday morning the generator was replaced and three cars were back in service, showcasing the street railway company’s quick emergency response and contrasting with slower actions of others.
It is reported from Norton in Wise County that Henan and Cal Fleming, accomplices of Doc Taylor in the Mullins family massacre, have died of wounds from a confrontation with the sheriff’s posse last Monday morning. Their bodies are hidden in a cave by companions as officers continue the search for the gang and the remaining fugitives.
A Thursday morning blaze in the Cook block of Elizabethton burned ten newly built residences to the ground. The homes valued at $25,000 were insured for $15,000 and described as among the town’s best. Ripans Tabules.
The Pension Office reports 2,560 pensioners drawing $12 monthly have been suspended under Secretary Smith's ruling requiring proof of total disability. The suspensions span the country with no retirements yet due to the 60 day proof window. Most cases may lead to reduced pensions rather than removal.
The County Paper urges readers to support their local publication, arguing it benefits the county more than external papers. It defends editor efforts, notes occasional dullness due to unpaid subscriptions, and urges timely payments to improve future issues.
Burglars raided the storehouse of W. H. Ray at Meek in Lauderdale County on Wednesday night and carried off a substantial amount of merchandise.
A severe rain and lightning storm damaged the trolley line in Johnson City, burning the generator armature after 5 PM and disrupting service until repairs cost about 400. A Sunday strike hit a tree near Aleck Ray’s home in Hast Park, seriously stunning Mrs. Ray, with no other injuries reported. Mrs. Brunner continues selling at cost, offering many goods below price.
Reduction prices slash 65 and 45 cent items to 18 to 32 cents. Not worn out leftovers but some of the best, newest goods in the store. Latin striped ginghams and satines tempt early shoppers as a sharp sale opens with first come, first served bargains.
Come one come all for bargains on woolen dress goods at half price, ginghams from five to ten cents, shoes hats trunks and bags at first cost, jeans and flannels at cost, with a thousand other items offered at substantial discounts.
Knoxville Tribune reports from a trusted Nashville source that Congressman Benton Mc Millin may seek United States Senate at the next General Assembly. Senator Harris is expected to seek re election, with ex Governor Taylor possibly entering if a county primary settles the matter. Taylor supporters aim to instruct Assembly candidates at the polls.
A Knoxville Journal item notes Madame Rumor reports McGhee to be relieved by Samuel Spencer as co-receiver for East Tennessee and branches, with Fink retained. Felton and Purchasing Agent Stevens are to be deposed amid Vanderbilt-led reorganization efforts affecting Queen & Crescent and East Tennessee systems.
Joseph P. Clark a longtime Grand Army Post member in Baltimore astonished friends by returning his $124 monthly pension. Disabled in his leg since the war his perilous surgery last week removed the trouble and yesterday he sent back the voucher to the Commissioner of Pensions declining further aid.
Col J C Flinders proprietor of the Hattie House and Palace Hotel assigns his assets and liabilities are about even. Momentary stringency is given as the cause of his trouble.
Albert Clevinger a teamster and two horses owned by A B Forbes were struck and killed by lightning at 4 15 pm last Saturday afternoon in front of McNeils hardware store Mossy Creek Branner Avenue An inquest was held and a verdict returned Several residents were severely shocked by the event
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