Resurrection of the Comet promised for Johnson City
A long fragmented local bulletin discusses plans to revive the Johnson City Comet by June 25 1899 after a ten year sleep. It notes civic improvements and new leadership including M. Slack as editor of the Abingdon paper, railroad prospects to connect the Ohio River to the Atlantic, bond issues for streets and Soldiers Home, and public interest in Tennessee politics and post office appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Comet
Rip van
Johnson City
Queen City
East Tennessee
Johnson Citions
Ohio River
Atlantic
Memphis Scimitar
Tennessee
Memphis
Memphiana
South
Scimitar
Ampicious Launching at Austin Springs Resort
Austin Springs opens for the season of 1908 with an opening ball that drew an appreciative crowd. Despite a somber weather forecast the dance by McLeod's orchestra kept attendees on the floor until the early hours. The new dancing pavilion and refreshments pleased the guests, including noted society figures named by Mr. I. P. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Springs
Sumer
McLeod
Terpsichore
Miller
Town and city talks near York
Local discussions in York reach a critical point as community leaders weigh next steps in town planning. Residents urge clearer timelines and transparent decisions amid mounting questions about development, services, and neighborhood impacts.
Roosevelt era gossip and political jabs in Commercial Appeal
The column mocks officials and figures like Mr Machen Roosevelt and Judge Walter Clark while joking about moves to use the Smithsonian or Fish Commission for post office prosecutions. It mentions a Vitascope whiskey jug and feigned schemes, reflecting satirical commentary of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Walter Clark
North Carolina
Mr. Bryan
Howdy
Hardeman Free Press
Smithsonian Institute
The
Fish Commission
Ofice Department
Good Appointed Chief Clerk for Soldiers' Home
Greeneville Tenn May 20 W D Good appointed chief clerk to the quartermaster general of the Soldiers' Home Johnson City and sails Saturday to assume duties. He is now head bookkeeper Brown Manufacturing Co and former Greene County county court clerk. He was a prominent politician respected by both parties and a strong supporter of Capt W E F Milburn in the Brownlow congressional contest. Brownlow gains a political ally and Good is praised for forgiveness and alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Good
Greeneville
Tenn
W. D. Good
Soldiers’ Home
Johnson City
Good
Brown Manufacturing Company
Greene County
W. E. F. Milburn
Brownlow
Congress
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Evitavin
Kaitor
Ovener
Billousnena
Hood
Jackson, Ky
Tohnaon City
M. Slack
Abingdon
Ataf
Mr. Slaek
John Slack
Bristol Courier
Tyr Cosner
Wjohneon City
Knoxville
Knoxville Sentinel
Flon
John B. Holloway
Gib — Allen
Onnes
Johnisonthon
Gista
Frasier
Carter County
Johad
Worrall
Mexander
Stanton Pierce
Claiborne County
Prank White
W.N. Day
Lane
Hancock County
Johnd
Southean
Coleman
Campbell
Tolnaon
Jownings
Wills
Butler
Tod Taylor
Bate
Chattanooga Times
Oy Lyle
Grover Greveland
Earth
Chattanooga
Times
Post Office
Knoxville Journal
Chattanooga News
Department of Icerafts
B.S. Miller, Jr
Ampicious Launching
Scott
Scart
Chantarte
Sla
Heiral
Eaxsiod
York
Mr. Machen
Payne
Teddy
Johnson City, Tenn
Denton
Johnson Guy Powder Company
Winchester Leader
Winchester Repeater
Gilliam
Sranx Puorr Rao
Jim
Sunny
Childres
Loutani
Hogan
G. Taylor Dyer
Carlisle Chase
Hackley
Rosenblatt Piano Company
Greeneville, Tennessee
Lou
Serge
Deadwood
Cole Younger
Frank James
Far East
Sterling
Roc
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