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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
3
An advertisement touts Hygeia Waists as a universal solution to ship the car and promises a dynamic, energetic woman can earn from 10 to 50 dollars weekly. It claims endorsement by leading physicians of Aion and offers free three dollar outfits, with catalog requests via Hyats Ma Co at Canal Street New York.
Dated items describe local visits by John Spurgin and GB downings, a Japanese Tea at the opera, and numerous city movements. Advertisements highlight grain flour, a library fundraising entertainment, palace livery preparations, and a civic notice for a public library plus sales and job ads. Also noted are farm listings, a closing-out sale, and requests for a traveling salesman with experience.
An introduction in Waco honors Tennessee figure Robert L. Taylor. Dromgoule and Miew Will Allen present Taylor as a famed Tennessean linked to “The Heart of Old Hickory.” The speaker praises his life, humor, and humanity, promising laughter and inspiration in a nighttime appearance.
Yesterday’s election produced a quiet statewide vote with six civil ward results. In the Second Ward M Jackson and L Berkner led a neck and neck race with 228 votes cast. 15 ballots were ruled illegal for listing H G Hurt as magistrate. Third Ward Rep Collett defeated Hyder 48 to 21. Fourth Ward P H Wofford won by 48. The board will include five Republicans and three Democrats after the results, amid notices of possible legal challenges.
St Louis dispatch reports evangelist Sam Jones drawing 6000 in attendance during a three week revival, yet facing a boycott on collectors and funding shortfalls. The discourse notes disputes over several Jones stories, including a sensational tale about a Cincinnatian and his sister, which was proven false, prompting editor denouncement.
Correspondence from Tuk Comet readers highlights recent farm rain delays and community events near Free Hill. Rev W Cox conducting revival at Fall Branch, Buffalo Ridge Sabbath School progressing, Allie Boyd of Slaughter visiting H V Tasley, church music leaving hearts stirred. Dr J B Shipley returns from Nashville lectures, Rev Frank James leading revival at Free Hill school house, and Hale's Chapel revival plans. Elijah Russell burial at Hall’s Graveyard. Duer Lick revival by Rev Myrrh. Honge school teaching by F S Urench. March 26 closing note.
East District updates mention Hufline returning from Athens and David Scott's poor condition. Worley Walters improving, Misa Ellen Hartsell ill, and talk of building a school on Sinking Creek near two houses in close proximity. A church meeting at Bell's schoolhouse yielded eleven additions while Becket family visited from Ivy Creek. Farmers report fencing upgrades amid opposition to no fence law.
Will Patterson and Sim Greenlee, both colored, clashed at a restaurant at dusk. Patterson knocked Greenlee down, was arrested by Policeman Romine, then Greenlee rushed a razor attack injuring Patterson. Greenlee fled when Romine threatened to fire. Patterson needed twelve stitches. Patterson obtained a warrant for Greenlee.
A garbled advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a harmless tobacco habit cure with a guarantee to cure or refund. It claims free book and offers Sterling Remedy Co in New York or Chicago for details. W W Kirkpatrick promotes a watch giveaway with ten dollar purchases. Cumberland Presbyterian church in Cleveland raises funds to place a pipe organ in the church before Easter.
Aldermen met at dawn to canvass yesterday's election results in Hat John W Cameron's absence M Jackson received a majority of votes and was certificate elected mayor pro tem He took oath before Squire Martin and becomes city father Takiga praised for strong campaign W "Corner rooster" permits local ad.
March 24 notice from Johnson City Tenn seeking to buy a cow or call from widower Mr Spain. A stray mare and a chestnut sorrel horse are missing since March 24. Liberal reward offered. contact J J Stapson and M H Ganon.
Mrs. Wiley widow of Col. R. M. Wiley of Craig county Virginia dies at Asheville North Carolina on the rath inst of pneumonia while visiting her son She was 67 and known to many in this city who extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
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