Bristol Weekly Comet Notes Busy Road and Town Affairs
The Comet reports Westbound trains crowded daily and rising beer prices. Mr Taylor returns to Washington. a 23 person Bristol party heads to New Orleans, with a stop at Johnson City. Local officials cite dog count and city leaders include Mayor Yocum and men such as Jerman Harr and Eli McNees.
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Bill Harris
Carter County
Taylor
Washington
Allem
Bristol
New Orleans
Revival and local notes in Johnson City era
A revival at Methodism Church draws wide interest with fifty three attendees, amid city reforms and mayoral candidacy shifts as Col Yocum emerges as a candidate. Local society reports include Odd Fellows activity, a druggist scare, dog feeding waste opinions, a North Carolina bound drum major, Rev Sam Jones upcoming meetings, and assorted city business updates plus small-town commerce notes.
Spitzer Co Opens Store and Plans in Carter County
Joe Pierce, ex Bulle Gap resident and reader of The Tax Comet, promotes Spitzer & Co as a new enterprise here. A $1500 contract signals early success, with prospects for prosperity in Johnson City and nearby areas. A local meeting in Unicoi county forms a Southern Methodist Church board at Anderson’s Schoolhouse to plan church construction.
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Joe Pierce
Bulle Gap
Spitzer& Co
Tie Comer
Johnson City
Cantex
Devor
Man
Tax Cosme
Malens
Carter
Denut
Joe So
Joni
Hungary
J.C. Tavion & Co
Anderson's
Unicoi County
Tenn
Southern Methodist Church
J. W. Battle
F. H. Hanam
Bro. Battle
W.G. Anderwin
G. A. Anderson
8. M. Anderson
W. G. Butler
Jno. Mostley
W. G. Anderson
W.G. Anuinson
Memorial tribute to Brother Worley at Johnson City Lodge No. 490
The Johnson City Lodge No. 490 F. and A. M. reports a memorial tribute and obituary for Brother Worley. Resolutions express respect, pledge support to his widow and children, and request publication in local papers. Also noted are notices about periodicals, local commercial ads, and various community updates.
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W. W. Werley
W. MM
Johnson City Lodge No
Bro. Worley
Orloy
Harty
Weber
Prachasty
Kasorven
Sharsing
L.kd Theta
Comet
Johnson City
Bristol Courier
Hanoi
Sanur, Witt Hann
A.T. Jonxcox
M. F. Hicaey
Walking Skeleton Recounts Miracle Cure and Free Trial Offer
A letter from Bi Springer of Mechanicsburg Pa describes lingering fever and lung illness leaving him a walking skeleton. He claims recovery after three bottles of a new consumption remedy and urges others to buy, while another note solicits eye water and mentions local sales, taxes and a district trustee.
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J.B
Williiam & Bear
Dark Lane Express
North American Review
Charles Dudlee Warner
Rison
Robert Buchanan
America
T. V. Wowderly
Army of the
Thomas’ F. Hargis
Ey Sy
A. R. Spotford
Murat Halmead
Spe
Max Muller
Guanes
Bi Springer
Mechanicsvurg
Dro Ming
J.B. Bish & Son
Local Ads Offer Egg and Poultry Prices in Johnson City Area
A late 19th century notice advertises eggs hens and roosters turkeys ducks at set prices and delivered to multiple stations in Johnson City and nearby towns with a March 1885 deadline. Also offers rental of a two story brick business house in Johnson City Brow with town, plus tobacco and sewing machine items from local merchants.
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Elizabethton
Hampton
Shell Creek
Elk Park
Thesday
Johnson City
W. A. McLean
Johnson , Tenn
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