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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1894
Page
3
The notice asks correspondents to submit panes for faith rather than publication and states that any correspondent's name will appear in the paper if mentioned to a parent or guardian.
Local notes report numerous visits and events in Jonesboro and nearby towns. Several state politicians and professionals were in town, including Hon. H. Jennings and Hon. A. Taylor, with community gatherings at the Fire M. E. church and a Woman's Aid Society program. Business trips mention J. Cardwell and J. Lindamood, plus plans for Republican activity and forthcoming speeches.
In Sullivan county a jail partially burned as prisoners were rescued. escaped burglar "Brad" Perry was retaken by Deputy Hickey near Dick Carr's woods after a chase, with authorities promising to begin repairs at once. Other items report theft of Nat Williams’s gun after a porch swap, and a dangerous cervical gland operation on Mary Lide at Briggs Infirmary with later recovery.
Vague classified snippets advertise Ode pants and fine line summer shirts at cut prices at W. W. Kirkparrien's in Warren. Also offers for renting a small furnished summer house, dressmaking by Mrs J. B. Lady with a perfect fit, Brown Bros. Main street shop, Golddust flour claim, and local town-building encouragement.
A letter from Mrs Diley A Mason of Whitewright Texas touts Perina as easing nervotanic symptoms sleeplessness trembling and headaches tied to Change of Life. The note credits Perina with restoring health after previous medical doubts and mentions a free chromo din brochure from Golamins Ohio.
An examination will be held at Johnson City at 6 20 am on Wednesday and Thursday June 6 and 7 by Prof KH Preelini. All who pay will receive scholarships worth a year in tuition. For information address Prof Precland. Candidates if young men must be at least fifteen. if young women seventeen and have completed the primary course or equivalent. Write for handbill and information about privileges. Address University of Tennessee Knoxville.
The Friends and patrons of Johnson City Institute met at Lake Watansee to form a board of education. They will appoint a regular board of trustees, draft bylaws, and organize a competent body to select teachers and govern a graded school at the institute next year. Citizens are urged to join and support the effort.
J C Taylor known as the Morristown tobacco drummer was in town last week and typically spends about sixty days traveling the territory.
The Morristown conference elected Dr. T. Oanrell moderator and Rev. John Orr secretary amid three days of sessions focused on temperance and religious matters. A Stuart movement vote sparked debate over free ballot, literature distribution urged, and delegates were chosen for the general conference at Abingdon Virginia. A dyspepsia remedy advertisement followed, praising Tynor’s Remedy and offering a booklet from Chas. OF Tynor.
The Faison City Institute attendees and patrons enjoyed a pleasant Saturday picnic at Lake Watauece. Crowded streetcars and shaded grounds hosted happy young people likely to part ways, with memories of a rare gathering. Meanwhile an offer from Knoxville Tribune partners includes a combined yearly subscription to two papers plus a premier watch for 75 cents above paper prices, highlighting a timekeeping gift valued at $30 to $40.
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