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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1895
Page
3
A man from Humbald Neb describes four years of severe heart pain and respiratory distress. After using Dr Miles Heart Cure he reports renewed health, absence of symptoms for three years, and endorses the remedy for others.
Job notice seeking salesmen to sell nursery stock including apples pears peaches plums and cherry trees. Mentions rewards, wages, and a large stake at Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, Apricot, Cherry, Geape. Provides contact at Ather Nursery Co and address Abe Street.
In Johnson City a corset seller recounts a 100 early pricing history for R and G Corsets No 101 at 4 cents and No 108 at 1.19. After a New York visit and a confrontation over prices, the firm sticks to open pricing and raises some items to 1.00 or 1.25 while offering 75 cent No 121.
Alfred Rani killed his father in law David Baylor with a blow from a plant during a funeral visit at Snow's Chapel Cemetery two miles west of the city. The dispute over Range and his wife Mary Saylor Range’s pending divorce led to the deadly attack. Range was arrested and released on bond after waiving preliminary hearing. a court date awaits.
Reports from June 21 discuss Samuel Hunt of the Cincinnati Portmouth and Virginia Company visiting Philadelphia investors to push early road completion. Parts of the line exist from Camden to Marigg and between Johnson City and Unaka Springs, with bond plans and bridge work likely. Local notices mention residents, schools, concerts, and travel, reflecting community life around the railroad project.
Geo H Bell Taorng and Chincao lecturer announces a Sunday night talk at the Southern Methodist Church in Johnson City. The letter notes Bell will address the congregation on China and the Chinese, with arrival details from Oxford and Rogersville and a request to announce the event again.
A Johnson City group of young people leaves Ahack for Blas Springs near the O. Re and OG Railway in Unicoisourty. Chaperoned by Mr and Mrs H W Lyle they camp for a week with a chef onboard. The party includes Florence Harris Nettie Shorteidge Nena Chandler Ava Wilson Laura Brooks Geo Wofford Tom Hurat Laula Camp and J Grant Peirie. They plan to fish on North Indian Creek though fishing may be limited by the lack of anglers in the party.
Pedestrians around public equate yesterday watched 188 ice cases stacked to second story windows stretching nearly a hundred feet before the Racket Store. The enterprising firm bought a larger stock as market prices rise and promise further purchases, urging buyers to watch for bargains. Hall's Vegetable Civilian Muir Renewer claims to renew hair growth, health, and color.
Prospective railroad project between Ohto Raven and Charleston advances as Wil Liteel firm explores financing. Proceeds from bonds to be used to span Sumpter to Virginia fields, constructing a line from Blip Ridge to connect with existing rails. Presidents Mant Collier report progress after talks in Kosten with local stakeholders supportive of bonds.
In Johnson City, Mr. Guy Lincoln Smith and Miss Mary Jeneton of Roveraville wed Wednesday the 25th at the bride’s home. The bride, a former Johnson City teacher, is praised as a popular young woman. The groom, partner at Michae Smith merchants, is described as progressive and well off. The ceremony, at 8:30 p.m. at I.0 Hardin’s residence on Watauga Avenue, will be conducted by Rev. S. H. Millard in the presence of family and close relatives. Left are plans for Miss Leing to wed Mr. J. C. Etyrdin. The piece closes with well-wishes for happiness and the couple’s future.
A new furniture factory venture led by Serterye F J Gates of Greensville is set to establish a one year plant at the former Jalinaen City Furniture Company site. The firm plans to move a large Groonewll, Oklahoma plant here or build anew, aiming to become a major southern operation once established. The venture notes potential cost savings moving to Johnson City, the region’s hardwood center.
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