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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1896

Page

3

The Comet Opera Hoke Thaslay Night in City

The Comet notes a flurry of social activity in Johnson City with visits from Misses Kate Nelms and Minnie Kirkpatrick, and Miss Kathleen Nelms to Morristown. It highlights Chase and Sandora coffee promotions at Jackson's, local coffee shops, and a plan for a military company among Johnson City youths. Also mentions Wishing Club prize, scenery at Anaka Springs, and upcoming optician visit at Piedmont Hotel. The item lists residents, visitors, and business promotions in a lively, period-voice local page.

Johnson City Mixa Mary Carr Adios Kathleen Nelms Morristown Tueaday New York Optical Awaren Sacietty Company Piedmont Hotel Anil Prexe

Ashightfully Entertained by Neuated Presbyterian Society Gathering

A Presbyterian church Society in Neuatean hosted a Tuesday evening gathering assisted by JF and Lyle. Mrs Lyle impressed guests with a Petrie home style of entertaining making everyone feel at home. Attendees included Mrs dames R W H Crawford W L Sapien Weig Th Martin Henry George and others listed by initials and surnames.

Lyle Evans The Presbyterian Church Neuatean Mra Petrie Meadames R W.H. Crawford W. L. Sapien Weig Th Martin Henry George

On Hand at the Opera House with Mr Thompson

Next Tuesday night the opera house presents On Hand or the Comic Side of Life featuring Mr Thompson a veteran comedian known for versatile stage craft. The show offers original songs dances and instrumental music with a metropolitan city flavor and is noted for being clean and free of politics vulgarity and religion with tickets at Camp's.

Mr. Thompson Hani Horke Camp's

Carr Conley wedding in Washington county

MrR T Carr and Miss Hattie Conley wed Wednesday evening at 5 at the Johnson home on Holston avenue Rev W S Neighbors officiating. The ceremony was quiet with only close relatives present. The couple received many gifts and left for their country home. Conley, from a North Carolina family, taught in local schools two years and is praised by teachers and pupils. Carr is a respected Washington county farmer from a longtime prominent family.

Mr. R. T. Carr Hattie Conley A. R. Johnson Holston Avenue Rev. W Carr Washington County

Martha Wilder Schiool Opera House Recital Honors Miss Kate Elma

City schools closed with a packed audience at the opera house last Friday night. Phase occasions showed yearly growth as every number was well rendered and applauded. Miss Kate Elma, the teacher, earned high praise for her music and tutoring. Will Ponder missed his oration due to family illness, but the superintendent praised the effort. Boys delivered strong, forceful orations. girls read lovely essays.

Kateelma Will Ponder

Graduation Day Echoes in Busy Community Scene

A local graduation program features a list of graduates and their essays such as Ignorance and Knowledge Contrasted and The Past a Reality the Future a Hope. Valedictory Misa Nenal BE Painter, Rev BB Bigler and Col BC Reeves participate as diplomas and medals are awarded. News notes include church dedication set for next Sunday, a cholera infantum death, a serious illness, and local shingle mill incidents.

Rnon Chas Riddle Lizzie M. Care May Foucette Mary A. Grant Earl M. Jackson Mike Frank M. Mitchell Misa Nenal BE. Painter Limine BB. Bigler Doneabera B.C. Reeves Vancetto Perintendent W. T H. Wuffman Clarion Penn Apanges Watanga Boon and Luaber Company R. BE. Mendrix Bethel New United Brethren Church My. Anil W. B. Hendrix James A. Martin The Baptists Robert Isoper Hind Plummer & Smith M.S. Bennett Dnr

J C and C Streat Railway June schedule changes

The J C and C Streat Railway announces June operations with modified service on Carnegie Street Railway routes. Cars will run with reduced traffic and no ticket sales to individuals. special arrangements may be made for church, Sunday School, and entertainments. Free concerts by the Johnson City Brand Band every Thursday at the pavilion.

State and Carnegie Street Railway Company Alpen Junie Goth Sunda Johnson City Brana Rand Fiat Pere BE Hy. Co

Popular Discontent and the Call for Righteous Governance

A speaker in Bari Jueleon’s graduation oration at Marthe Wilder School laments current governance as ungodly and greedy. He argues wealth concentrates among a few, travel and printing broaden minds, and discontent rises from unequal power. He urges honest leadership, church-driven goodwill, and elimination of corrupt politicians to restore justice and national harmony.

Bari Jueleon Marthe Wilder Olwerre Cue Cleus United States Tatvarlonk Ue Minte

Southern railway excursion to Knoxville and fare notice

An old notice advertises a Sumner boat trip for young Max's Christian Association members with a special one fare rate to Knoxville and return, including dates June 14 and 16 and call to railway agents or officials for schedules and rates. Also promotes Bucklea's Arnica Salve and Southerland's Bayle Eye Salve with dealer listings and money-back guarantees.

Se Young Max Christian Southern Allway Knoxville Elise Southern Railway B.A. Shigman

Johnson City land listings and property deeds overview

A long docket lists numerous parcels in Johnson City and Washington county. Properties include lots on West Main Street, West Market Street, Walnut street, and various Carnegie and East Tennessee additions. Ownership is primarily to J J Ford, J J Hunt, Hoss and Hodge, and others. deeds are recorded in volumes 49 through 67, with multiple blocks, tracts, and acreages described.

West Main and Market Streets Register Washington County J Ford West Main and Market Streets Went & Pom J J Ford West Main West Market Street Jonson City Alice J. J. Ford Lota Zinblock Johnson City Land and Improvement Company Johnson City Jonesboro Tenn J.J Hunt Carnegie Land and Improvement Company Washington Hoss and Hodge East Tennessee Land Company Walnut Street WD Hawater Washinyington County WD Hunter Epps Street Will Hart J P Hopple HO Jarvis A D Huffmaster Campbell J A Mathes Hampton and Wifs J L Davis Register’s Iron Belt Land Cou- 2 East Teanence Land Company Johnsonity Regierees WA Kite Tenneser Kid Wester Galloway Et al Johnson Cit Watauga Land Company Tennessee Albert Lyle Lote Mountain View Land Company J 8 Wilson Wileon J . Wilson D © Mathews J A Maher Rachael Maher Johnson Cty WP Moomaw Iron Belt Land Company RJ Lusk John R McClure Kinele R Preston Carnegie Lawn and Improvement Company Jonesboo East Carnegie A B Rhodes Wilder Jesse Beam J H Stratton Sonett H H Stratton Johneon City W P Cooper H S Btratton I W Fletcher Proctor Land Company Jonearboro Jd Scott de T M Allen Stratton Johnson Gly Boyd TM Allen Strateton Carriger and Jacobs T M Allen M Allen F A Stratton Carriger Allen Carnegie Land Jand Improvement Company Somoverfield HA Litman Washington Coun Asseseld Saraod Litman East Dene

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