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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
3
Local snippets mention Guova's remedy, Ascension Day sales, travelers Frank Miller and Frank Penderson, Murray Hartt company plans, Cargille's move to Main Street, Capt. Jones's visit, Wm Uptegrove in town, and several relocations and visits. Bank pen contract awarded to Geddes & Co. Pending moves include Dr Price to Elk Park and Miss Persinger's return home. Community updates on local commerce, residents, and social visits.
Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s home a marriage joined Henry A. Brown and Ossie W. Stevens with Rev. L B Caldwell officiating. The groom, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo R. Brown, works in Elizabethton and the couple left for that town after the ceremony. The bride, highly regarded in the county, will contribute to the happy union with prayers and best wishes.
Bob Catlett was acquitted of murder in Morristown and faces a second trial for the murder of Mrs. Whaley. Community notices announce Strawberries and ice cream at the opera house, sermons, embroidery classes, and a public school closing week with events at the Johnson City opera house.
Announce visit of Dr A O Strickland to City for eye examinations and glasses fitting at Hotel Green. Tests with retinoscope and dark room reveal precise eye issues. No charges for preliminary exam. patient chooses further service or glasses. Also mentions Syrup of Figs and Boone's Creek Seminary closing exercises.
A large Bristol audience enjoyed Mr Al Taylor's reading titled Life's Poetry and Pearls presented by the Willing Wands Society of the First Presbyterian Church. Judge Thomas Curtin praised the speaker's refined intellect and eloquent delivery, noting the cultured charm and memorable tones that captivated listeners for an hour.
The article compares advertising to a stone dropped in a stream, noting that water disturbance creates concentric circles that spread until reaching the far shore. It argues advertising stirs business and, even when misdirected, thoughts still ride the publicity current to eventual results. Philadelphia, Pa. Rec ord.
The Fourth Tennessee regiment was mustered out at Savannah on the 6th and most men reached home by Sunday. Capt Fulkerson's company, with Johnson City and Bristol men, arrived late Sunday. crowds greeted the blue coats at the depot. Veterans brought Cuba memorabilia including a nine year old Cuban orphan, Mona Cal, who drew wide attention before departing.
Asheville Summer School and Conservatory advertises superior courses in music and literature with expression and physical culture. Emil Gramm of the Scharwenka Conservatory of New York directs, assisted by leading Scharwenka teachers and prominent New York artists. Rates in Asheville are 29 percent less than New York prices. for details write Anoniary Jones Prost Anhovillo N. O.
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