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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
3
Johnson City readers receive a weathered mix of social notes and local updates. Reported items include markets and shops, upcoming lectures at the Opera House, travel excursions, and community happenings around Bristol, Knoxville, and nearby towns.
Local placards warn that the Jonesboro Banking and Trust Company building is condemned. The report mentions residents Mia Hattie Bowers and Minnie returning from Cuba, church services at Watonga Avenue Presbyterian at 10 45 and 7 15, Julia Yoakley improving after illness, and Main Street granolithic paving under construction with Watauga Avenue to follow. Miles' Nervine suggested for travel ailments.
Fragmentary note asserts qualities unsurpassed anywhere at several yards including 1 15 20 and 20 conte. Details and context are unreadable, but the claim points to product or lot evaluation in a yard setting. Further text needed to identify item, maker, or sale conditions.
Death notices detail the passing of Mrs. Sam I. Boring after a brief illness on April 0th and the funer al at Southam Methodist Church with Rev. Ne and Rev. Eskridge officiating. Other obituaries include Wesley Prince, Mrs. Kato, and Mrs. Marshall McKamey, with interments at Knob Creek and Lake cemeteries and condolences extended to widows and children.
An old advertisement touts Nubian Tea by Planter’s claiming relief for dyspepsia constipation and indigestion. It asserts liver regulation and highlights a price of 25 cents per package, promoting the beverage as a health aid.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist church will host ice cream and strawberries at the Opera House tomorrow night, May 5, from 5 to 10 o'clock. Everyone is cordially invited and urged to clean up premises. A horse and buggy incident near the post office caused minor damage but no injuries. Obituaries note the passing of Mrs. McKamey and Mrs. Joseph Archer amid community sorrow and tributes to their long service and family.
In a call to action, residents urge widening and repairing eastern Roan and Spring streets where loose boards pose danger to pedestrians. The appeal frames broader street improvements as essential for safety and civic progress.
The Rev W B Neighbors, formerly local pastor now in Knoxville, visited and preached the funeral of Mrs Boring. He announced a postponed lecture amid a friendly reception, then returned to Knoxville. The item also markets Cuban Oil Planters products and Cascarates candy with prices listed.
Miss Ada Hartman suffered severe burns after a burning lamp exploded while a boarder left it lit. Her brother tried to help and was badly burned while saving her. Hartman died yesterday afternoon and the remains were sent to Mosheim Greene County for burial.
The Farmers' County Convention met in Jonesboro with H. A. Green presiding. J. A. Shipley moved to nominate N I Bowman who was unanimously elected secretary. A three person committee was formed to pick delegates to the Knox ville convention on May 10 and 17 1809. The committee named Bi A Shipley B S Browning and W B White. Delegates listed include Peter D Reed Weldon Dovault W P Smith J A West MI 8 Browning Henry Horn W Simpson H C Jackson A D Wexler J W Boring H H Carr Joseph Lyle W B Bowman 8 H Gray J M Mitchell J M Walker I A Shipley L H Patton J W Crumley W B Wisite and E S Mitchell. Chairman and Secretary added to the list.
Mr Lakey arrives with family from Asheville to occupy the Chris Collins house on Pineatroet. The B and E road opens a commissary at Carter's furnace on Stoney Jrack. Revival meetings are held at the M E church South by Rev Barney Thompson. David Elliott heads to Fresno Cal to run a hotel. A crowd travels Liere to Brig tol to see the show. An ice cream social at Rev Pile's home raises eighteen dollars. Maberry of Knoxville visits Gel C Toneray. Dr Hunter plans a new drug store in Tipton block. Dr Smith visits Bristol. Fred Boyd resigns as trance eat airthur Simmerly is now eo. Thirty men quit B and B railroad work over 70 cents a day vs 1 dollar expected.
When nature requires help it is best to render aid promptly using the mild remedy Syrup of Figs. This gentle treatment is produced by the California Pig Syrup Co and is offered as a simple effective option for stomach and bowel comfort.
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