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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
3
A local ad touts Chase & Sanborn teas and coffees sold only at Jackson's. It urges avoiding inferior tobacco and promotes Cubana Mix ura for sixpence and Perfecti powders as a six cent best bargain.
Johnson City readers report a busy week with visits from Knoxville and Roan Mountain figures, plant Moon phase planting advice, railroad delays from a Fallens landslide, and social events in Bristol. Ex governor Taylor to lecture at Jobe's Opera House for Oak Grove Cemetery. tickets at Gump Bros store.
J W CASS advertises school books blank books memorandums inks paste mucilage liquid glue envelopes writing paper visiting cards purses ink stands pens pencils penholders fountain pens typewriter paper ribbons and supplies cards and envelopes for invitations and more with discounts on sets and musical instruments available cash or installments first class job printing guaranteed satisfaction
Silk waist patterns offered with about fifty choices including corded effects. Prices range from $2.50 to $5 per pattern. Fine wool dress goods feature Venetians and brown fabrics, popular for tailor made suits and stylish black cretons for separate skirts, exclusive styles.
The Hart & Houston opening shows a full, satisfied crowd and strong stock across departments. The Knoxville federal court docket itemizes dismissals in Travelers Insurance vs Johnson City and a verdict for the defendant in Henninger v Southern railway. Easter dates and seasonal remedies are noted alongside local political chatter about Knoxville, Bristol, and Brownlow.
Saturday night rain caused a cut embankment on the Southern railway near Fullens west of Jonesboro to slide onto the track. An eastbound freight collided with the debris, derailing and overturning the engine though the engineer and fireman escaped injury. No one else hurt and railroad property damage was minimal.
A country editor once aided the town’s prosperity by supporting numerous industries but was ruined by the sheriff. Townsfolk claimed he was reckless, yet many locals owed him small sums, from one to twenty nine dollars. The sheriff’s pursuit finally ended his influence.
Oak Hill in the 10th district held a closing session on March 17 with revitations, declamations, and music. A large crowd enjoyed dinner and the final hymn brought tears. Students gave the professor souvenir cards and bought a bell and other schoolhouse gifts. Mr Swadley and his pupils earned high regard for six months of good work.
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