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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1903

Page

3

Local Optician Sells Frat Spectacles at New Main Street Quarters

Wm Silver & Co relocate to Main Street offering eye tests and frame fittings. W L Rosenblatt returns from Cincinnati with watches clocks and jewelry. Store advertises lighting and a broad range of small musical instruments and supplies. William Silver, expert watchmaker and engraver, guarantees all work with personal attention.

Win Silver & Go Main Street W. L. Rosenblatt Cincinnati Wm, Silver & Co Slain Street We. Silver & Co William Silver Strven & Co

Spring Tuning and Piano Repairs Propose Johnson City

A notice advises piano owners to tune or consign their instruments to Wm. Silver & Co. for service or to mail to Rosenblatt Piano Co. in Ceceneville, Tennessee, with instructions for handling oxidera at the jewelry store.

Wm. Silver & Co Johnson City Rosenblatt Piano Co Ceceneville Tenn

Two New Clerks at The Bee-Hive in Bristol

City notes list new clerks at The Bee-Hive and a string of local happenings. Mentions Hape Valley, Lee House ice cream, Gus Broderick, Mrs. H. J. Cooper, John A. Kilby appointed boiler inspector, and community events around Morristown and Bristol areas.

The Bee-Hive Lee House Gus Broderick Jonesboro H. J. Cooper John A. Kilby Law Soldiers’ Home

Commencement Exercises Postponed During Carnival Period

Johnson City high school postpones closing exercises to May 18 and 19 due to carnival. Langeton building ceremonies set for May 20 and 21. The City Loses reports a city court case where Will Baum sued the city for a defective sidewalk. verdict was for 310,000 but reduced to 3,000 on appeal. Public library reading hours to be limited in summer, with merged hours at Johnson City Library. Correction notes and federation events recount community notices, honors, and local civic actions including street and public works plans and bond terms dated April 21, 1908.

Johnson City Will Baum Public Library Tie Linnantan Public Square Walnut Street Buttle Butule Street Kane Pointe West Main Street Simmer Street Lamont Street Pabetie Square Brush Summer Street West Main Lamont Eisty Macada Sayie Johnson City Traction Pompey Toone Atreat Market Athy Wat Waterie

Officers Elected and Rolling Stock Plans At South & Western

The Monday Club elected Mrs. P. H. Wofford as president Miss Arnell as secretary and Mrs. Lide as treasurer for the year. Weiler and Sitton head to Cincinnati to buy engines and passenger cars for South & Western promising a double daily service. Fatal blast at Soldiers Home kills Charlie Erwin. He died instantly after a misfired blast while lighting fuses. he lived with his wife and child in Carter County. Formal thanks and acknowledgments were extended for contributions to the industrial exhibit and federation proceedings. An informal reception at Judge Smith home honored attendees and invited Mrs. K. P. Jones to act as hostess.

Johnson City Tennessee Federation of Women's Clubs Sunes A. Maher Rowan Mountain Station State Historical Society Tadge J. Kirkpatrick N. Z. Hyder Geo. W. Hardin E.T W.N J. W. Cromley Chattanooga Harry Williame T.N. Boring Plano Mosdames Jones Smith Frances Willard Dickey Mary Dickey Mia. Dickey Miss Wilson Kentucky Federation Rebecca P. H. Wofford Miss Arnell Mra. ©. K. Lide M. Hi, Weiler B.J. Sitton Cincinnati South & Western Mr. Weiler Mr. Silton Charlie Erwin Erwin Carter County John P. Smith Walnut Street K. P. Jones Maryville

Eastern Tennessee Railroad Company Chartered

Secretary of State Morton grants a charter to the Eastern Tennessee Railroad Company to locate construct and operate a railroad from Elizabeth up the Doe River to Hampton then Laurel Fork to the headwaters of EVI River along the Watauga River via Butler to Roly Creek with connections to other lines. Capital stock is 225000. Incorporators include Frank H R Whiting William S Whitie James J Jenkins John W Tipton and Leo F Miller of Carter County.

Morton Eastern Tennessee Railroad Company Elizabeth Doe River Hampton Laurel Fork H.R. Whiting Willian 5. Whitive James J. Jenkins John W. Tipton Leo F. Miller Cartur County

Genuine Singer Store Ad in Bristol Tenn

For sewing machines bicycles and all purposes needing a fine lubricant the belt is cheapest in the end. Genuine Singer products only at the Singer Store No 17 6th BL Bristol Tenn. A lazy liver makes a lazy man Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a natural fail safe remedy.

Singer Bristol Tenn

Bristol Humbles Johnson City In Local Baseball Series

Bristol opened strong in East Tennessee then faded as Johnson City’s pitching and defense controlled the first game. Burnett and Lynch led Bristol’s scoring while McWane faced Leake on the mound for the locals. Final score shown by innings favors Johnson City in a tense series opener. The Thursday game featured errors and shifting momentum as Bristol struggled on the mound and in fielding.

Bristol Athletics Johnson City Bristol Burnett Lynch McWane Leake East Tennessee Bristols Berry Rowe Barbee Benjamin

Johnson City to vote on 25000 Public Improvement Bonds

Election commissioners announce a May 26, 1903 vote in Johnson City four wards to issue 25000 in public improvement bonds for 20 years at 5 percent. Ballot marks Bonds or No Bonds. Details reference an April 20 1908 resolution and statutory provisions from March 1903 and March 25 1908.

United States Johnson City Tennessee Gyo, W. Winner Tap. A. Cox Ay Vins Commissioners of Election State of Washington County Johnon Johson City Tolinvon City Cohen Mate

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