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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1893
Page
3
The Comet reports the District Conference of the M. E. Church South for the Morristown District will convene at Rogersville on the 25th. Local clergy and lay delegates are expected to attend the sessions and related activities.
Eugene Pitts and Miss Etta Curtis were married at Judge Hart's office on Market Street Sunday afternoon, both of the city. They will begin their life together in the same place, where many well wishers gathered to celebrate.
The Hart building, a new business block opposite the Union depot on Buffalo Street, has been transferred to Messia Dougherty and Rhea of Johnson County for about $10,000.
The Cooper Bros lumber dealers of this city intend to establish a barrel hoop factory linked to their stave works now being built. The project aims to supply the stave factory with hoops, and machinery has been ordered ready for immediate installation, signaling a likely success and furthering local industrial recovery.
Work has begun on a stave factory by Wilavu and Boring to be located between the Three O’Y and the BE, T. and W. N. C. near the junction, with rail access. It promises big employment, capacity up to twenty thousand stave per day, and strong town prosperity.
Miss Crace Hart hosted a birthday gathering yesterday afternoon from eight to six with help from Misses Hardin and McFarland. Guests included Grace Stevens Sacha Ward Marion Friberg Fannie Bolton Mamie Brown Willie Cox Leone Wagoner Hattie Hunter Mary Lido Ethel Hoss Emma Taylor Retta Taylor Maggie Martin Florence Bookner James Hart and Hal Boring. Cake and strawberries were served as all wished Grace many happy returns on her ninth birthday.
Mr J A Goodwin and Miss Donie Sorrella wed on the banks of the Watauga at Allentown without the bride's parents knowledge or consent. The couple, with Rev Patton officiating, left for a six mile drive to the river and were married. They honeymoon in Butler before returning to Allentown.
A humorous streetcar incident near Watauga Avenue involves Captain Trindamood known as Lindy, the motorman, who is described as genial and handsome. As he sped along, an aged Black man rushed into the middle of the avenue, eyes bulging and gestures wild, creating a comical scene.
In a quick display of skill the courteous motorman braked and reversed to halt the train within feet of the nervous elder nicknamed Uncle Sab. The aged man, exhausted, begged to be allowed back aboard as Captain Lindy loomed nearby.
Among today’s appointments is Edgar L. Givens of Arkansas named Consul at Winnipeg. The nomination reflects ongoing diplomatic postings as the administration reshapes overseas representation.
Miss Maggie Menish of Savannah Georgia drowned this morning at Wanburg lake in Micanopy Florida while bathing. The accident occurred as she was swimming alone near the lake shore. Police stated no foul play is suspected and the body has been recovered.
In Wasuinotos April 15 Superintendent Herman Sump with Secretary Carlisle’s approval rules that an idiot immigrant cannot be admitted to the country even if accompanied by his parents.
Returns from 35 of 63 internal revenue districts show 8,169 Chinese complying with the law. Densest districts have not yet reported. Estimated total Chinese in the United States stands near 110,000.
Information from a prominent Lunenburg County citizen reports twenty cages of small pox near the county court house with several deaths. The disease has halted court sessions. Lunenburg Court house lies about sixty miles from Petersburg Virginia.
Louisville report May 15 describes a carriage accident after a race track outing involving bookmak ers Leo Myers TC Campbell and Heller. The carriage horses ran away, injuring Heller leg Myers shoulder and Campbell bruised. A box with 8.00 dollars was stolen but recovered by a negro who received 500 for honesty.
Advices from Nicaragua report revolutionists gaining ground and growing aggressive. San Juan Del Sur and surrounding towns hold firm while government fortifications rise at Cojinto to repel an expected assault. Two battles near Masaya favor the revolutionists, whose artillery outguns government troops.
Lexivoten Ky May 15 special The negro preacher 8 J Howard who led astray a young girl member of his flock at Pleasant Green church is on trial in the Circuit Court The girl and the baby were produced in court and the mother’s testimony was very damaging The girl claims she is under sixteen Howard has been prominent in politics and religious revival before this accusation Matilda Haskins named him in the case
Nashville May 15 Intimate friends say Adjt Gen Fite will resign within the week It was understood he took the post to keep the executive office in competent hands during the Governor illness Captain Kellar Anderson is expected to be named adjutant general Col Hazell also discussed as a possible appointment
Bucklow’s Arnica Salves claimed as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers fevers and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promises full satisfaction or refund at 25 cents per box and is offered by McFarland & Co.
Bandits seized a Mobile and Ohio express car at Laketon Kentucky after forcing the engineer and fireman off the engine. They threatened to dynamite the car and forced the express messenger to open the safe. About $1,000 in valuables were stolen. no passengers were harmed.
At the DuBose impeachment trial Col Geo Grant described Judge DuBose ordering him into the event box where four black defendants were present. Other testimony covered attempts to prosecute liquor dealers, conflicts over presiding while prosecuting, a witness placed for not speaking loudly, and DuBose fining and imprisoning Dan Farley for alleged assault. Farley had done unsatisfactory work for DuBose.
May 12 in New York the Southern Society on West Twenty fifth street hosted a reception for Secretary of the Navy Herbert. The event ran from 4 to 7 PM with U.S. and foreign admirals, consuls, generals, and senior officers in attendance along with numerous prominent figures. General Roger A. Pryor and Gen. C. Howard among others greeted the guests.
Nashville May 16 Mr Minerva Pendergrass filed in chancery court for divorce from husband Duncap Pendergrass after about six weeks of marriage. Jealousy stemming from a photo of an old friend found in the wife's room and allegedly intolerable language by the husband are cited. The couple are described as moderately well off.
The Cunard line steamship Campania, sailing from New York on May 6, reached Queenstown at 9 30 this morning. It completed the voyage from Sunday Hook to Queenstown in five days seventeen hours and forty two minutes, the fastest eastward passage yet by any steamer. Passengers cheered on arrival and the crew celebrated the achievement.
City of mexico may 19 two war ships of the most improved pattern are to be purchased by the government the navy is to be otherwise improved increased. The president Diaz's intention to all improve the standard of the regular army. Net rules and regulations are soon to be formed governing the age and political condition of men entering the army.
Shaeffer and Mise Lillie Keys were married in this city Sunday. The groom, a young contractor, resides on Unaka Avenue and is a member of Cooper and Shaefler, brick contractors. The couple’s many friends extend best wishes for happiness and success.
J H Brown formerly with Brown and Biddle milling firm moved his family last evening to Loytburg Pa returning to an old home. Mr Crown recently transferred his interest to Ellsworth of the firm Biddle and Edlaworth, signaling a shift in business ties and promising a possible future return.
A lecture by Dr Hall titled How to get married and stay 40 was postponed last night due to competing attractions. Attendance was too small to justify delivery and the event was cancelled. The piece was described as a rare treat and readers hope for a future, better scheduled performance.
Newly married couple Mr Steele from Embreville and Miss Cromley formerly of Washington College county were celebrated at St. Lawrence Hotel Bristol Sunday morning. They returned to Embreville to start life together planning a move to Georgia later. Locals wish them well.
Milligan College closing exercises were well attended despite weather. Rev. G C Garrison of Roanoke delivered the annual address and baccalaureate sermon. Class day speeches covered topics including race, curriculum extension, true greatness, the credit system, women and reform, and national building.
Fragmentary OCR text implies a product claim about a delicate woman benefiting from a “Favorite Proscription” that supposedly cures derangements, improves digestion, enriches the nehew end, and brings refreshing. Most lines are garbled and non coherent.
A new method of sending money has been started by the Southern Express Company via money orders usable at about 16 000 places in the United States and Canada. The plan is practical, already used by the American Express Company for some time, and is viewed as reliable, cheap and convenient. It is winning favor among merchants.
Washington May 17 The Post says authority that Representative Wilson of West Virginia will be the next Ways and Means chair, with Bentos McMillin of Tennessee as next floor leader. The plan breaks with custom as chairmen also act as floor leaders, and Speaker Gripe approves. Dockery Wilson and other members will consult on details. Fourth class postmasters named in Tennessee include J A Miser Miser Monroe county A H Jarvis Sneedville William Dugger Stlevnville A O Parrott Strawberry Plains Jefferson P dt Gann Upchurch Wy W O Smith Bulls Gap Hawking MN Pollard Clovercroft Williamson county.
An old time advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for weariness and dullness from impure blood. It claims the medicine purifies blood, restores appetite, and builds health, with testimonials that it makes the weak strong. Also briefly notes the value of a diamond at 87,000,000 and warns against overpaying.
The Ton nesdee delegation pressed President Cleveland to limit office tenure to four years from appointment, citing an Attorney General opinion eight years old. McMillin argued for four-year limits and that Senate confirmation merely ratifies the President's action. The group urged John P. Murphy for Public Printer and noted Knoxville candidates, while pension and staff changes stirred Washington.
A 19th century verdict hails Dr Hale’s Household Cough for curing coughs colds and bronchial ills. The leaflet claims a speedy cure and urges trying a bottle, promising lasting belief in the product as the unanimous endorsement from the American public. Manufactured by Malarland & Co. Druggists.
Yonkers Hat Manufacturing company premises were entirely destroyed by a morning fire. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. About six hundred workers were thrown out of employment.
May 18 Secretary Carlisle named W. Harry Clark of Virginia chief clerk of the office of supervising inspectors of general steam vessels. The appointment marks a key step in administrative oversight of maritime transport. Clark succeeds in the role within the supervisory bureau.
May 17 strike paralyzes the city as all maton teameters and laborers in Indianapolis refuse work, nine thousand workers walk off the job demanding conditions and pay.
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