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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
2
Nashville scene centers on a large Confederate Veterans parade with expectations of 100000 participants. The article surveys political commentary on tariff policy, sugar legislation, and related figures including Clay Evans, McKinley era debates, and notable regional figures, plus notes on railroad promotions and public notices.
J C Robertson buys a bicycle and learns to ride. Wheat harvests promise good yields despite hail. Local business moves include J Sellart and W L Vanley opening a meat market with ice cream and soda. A planned 40 by 50 foot two story building will serve as school space and an Odd Fellows hall. Obituary notes Mrs Ellen Smith dies aged 66 near Lick Creek. John R Spurgin's decline into madness noted in Jonesboro. Shakers advertised Digestive Cordial with claimed benefits. Confederate Veterans reelect Gen John B Gordon as commander at Nashville gathering.
United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries invites sealed proposals for a hatchery and dwelling house on the Anit States Fish Commission property near Erwin Tennessee. Bids due June 26 1807 at noon with plans and specifications provided by the U.S. Fish Commission Washington DC or posted at Erwin Tennessee.
Brush Creek and nearby towns report visits and calls from residents including Miss Dollie Bayless, Mrs. Huffine, and Johnson City shoppers. The Bell schoolhouse plans an annual celebration while Elder Jas B. Steve nears paralysis and Elder Stone’s health declines. A widow’s home near Harriman suffers a fatal shooting by attackers. arrests follow. A California lawyer in Durrant case is declared insane and to be committed.
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