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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
3
The page lists assorted notices from residents and visitors, including returns home from trips, store promotions, and moving businesses. It mentions J. W. Hunter and Summers Barton & Lyle selling goods, Boone tree inquiries for the centennial, and social events at the Watauga avenue Presbyterian church with Mrs. Gildersleeve hosting.
An assortment of wares advertised at Jackson's Bee Hive and nearby shops includes 100 piece dinner sets, imported ware, decorations, and cheap hardware. Local vendors tout low prices, with mentions of flour, corsets, twine, bicycles, and medical tonics, plus a note about Rev Herndon staying for a revival in Bristol and a historical article promised next week.
Farmore warns of bogus repairs while Worn & Co announces a new furniture line in Wall Paper and Undertakers Goods rooms once used by C F Melcher next door to Jno W Hunters. Prices are claimed lower than any prior city offers as Roy Herndon joins Pearson tabernacle choir effort.
The May issue contains large pictures by noted artists including Leda and The Spider's Web, and Linus Rey and The Great Machinery Hall. Each 11x14 inch print costs 15 cents, available at book stores or by mail from The Wire City Art Co., Chicago. The edition notes a major change in local stave business with Boring & Wilson dissolving and J A Wilson taking over. The Jesse Humphreys farm sale in Carter county is advertised for easy payments, details through Prof. J W Humphreys or J B Cox. A claimed cure for consumption and lung diseases is offered with three free bottles to readers upon request addressed to T A Suocum, M D. An admission exam for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville will be held in Johnson City on May 20 with free tuition for those who pass. details from Prof. W P Crouch or the university.
An advertisement touts Bucklow’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts burns ulcers fever sores diarrhea chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and asserts it cures piles with a money back guarantee. It promises satisfaction or refund and lists McFarland & Co as sellers at a price of cents per box.
Bird Jones narrowly escaped injury after leaping to grab a dray horse on the public square Monday. He was knocked down and cut about the face but redirected the frightened animal away from Misa Doral Cargille at the bank corner. Jones was treated by Dr. Miller and expected to recover with scars as reminders of his brave act.
Local ad announces a cheap sale on carpets mattings shades and curtains at the Bee Hive store. Customers are invited to visit for discounts and broad selections available.
The regular meeting last Thursday approved bills for city expenses from May 1, 1867 to Dec 1, 1867 and allocated funds for schools street work public lighting water and fire safety. Tax collectors will fund interest on bonds while fines support street projects. A plan to issue warrants for sinking fund cash to lift one bond passed. John P. Smith and S. H. Ponder were reelected to the board of education. The Johnson City Real Estate Co. may cut a tree and a sidewalk enforcement drive targets Roan Watanga West Main West Market and Boone streets with notices to about twenty owners per street.
An advertisement lauds Dr King’s New Discovery as the only effective cure for coughs colds and consessions, claiming others fail and promising guaranteed satisfaction at merchant stores. Incubator news notes a 1200 egg Monarch hen in operation at Big Hen Fox and Austin. E C Slater & Co assigns assets with liabilities around 3900 and plans consolidation under a trustee E O Reeves. Dr Ball’s Pine-Tar-Honey advertised for coughs and colds by McParland Bolton.
A testimonial from a Richmond lawyer praises Deane's Dyspepsia Pills for curing sick headache and indigestion. The letter mentions Dr G F Jahneke of Hammonton endorsing the remedy, with claims of long use and permanent relief.
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