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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
3
A mix of brief items from Bristol detailing visits by Berney Burreyson and others, moves of residents like J. W. Case and Misa Jodie Oliver, business trips to Knoxville and Jonesboro, and upcoming church events. Local commerce, trains, and officials are noted alongside social visits and community announcements.
Advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures piles in six days and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals wounds and injuries. It advertises refunds if not cured and promises instant itching relief, with sales through local druggists in Jolnwon City Tennessee.
A store announces new stock in twenty distinct color shades starting at size 15e and higher.
A small theater event at Jolo's Opera House featured young ladies including Mewars and Nelson Campbell with musical numbers introduced by Cargille and Dyer. The performance, coached by Walter McLanghilin, drew an appreciative audience and supported a local charity. A tax collection notice from Deputy Trustee I. Porpen warns delinquent taxpayers to settle promptly.
Johnson City council Royal Arcanum members are urged to attend the Connell room on Monday night for initiation of T D Gump Robt Martin and D S Taylor plus five other applications. Also noted are local political endorsements, a marriage, and a Democratic executive committee appointment in Washington County.
Bristol business college keeps doors open from August to November amid rising local commerce. President Lee mond credits strong demand for graduates and opportunities for new graduates and young teachers. a separate note mentions plans to seek ex-Grey Bob Taylor for congress in the First district, with potential cross-party appeal.
Tim Coxe era tales aside, Leal Hickey of Johnson City marries Miss Mattie Lovegrove of Waynesville North Carolina last Thursday. The couple, guests at the Lingerie, plan to travel to Nashville and Memphis after the ceremony. Hickey, longtime Piedmont hotel clerk and famed bachelor, now begins married life with a refined partner from Waynesville.
A lengthy local notice from the Democratic executive committee of Washington County Tennessee calls for strong cooperation and support in advancing the party at county, state, and national levels. Signed by Geo W Willett and E J Baxter as chairman and secretary, the document lists committee members across districts and urges unity and active participation.
Dro J Hy Prews recently returned from Louisville Kentucky where he spent six months pursuing 108E graduate courses in medicine and surgery. He earned a diploma and certificate for proficiency after training in pediatrics and other clinically focused studies. He leased two front rooms in Wallued Bank building as his office and consultation space and plans to remain in the city permanently.
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