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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1894
Page
3
In a quirky request the paper asks correspondents to sign their cane names for faith but keeps true names confidential when enclosed in pareotheasia. The item hints at editorial whimsy and privacy practice in correspondence.
Long ragged list of shop ads and city notes details Jackson's Bee Hive Ware's and others. Mentions Christmas fair December 4th with a doll display and children's counter in Hom and Hodge building. Various locals travel for bank affairs and business, plus ads for flour, suits, and groceries.
Advertises tickets at the Bee Hive for silverware with a guaranteed prize per 50 cent purchase. Repeats claim of no lottery and a sure thing, plus mentions of Union Coffee Co and Whittow & Co selling Arabian Mocha coffee in New York grocers.
An old advertisement touts Ramone Kniwer Pike and Ramon's Tonic Pellets as a cure for biliousness and constipation. The offer includes two medicines sold separately for a total of 25 cents per box, with a druggist confirming the remedy.
Stockholders and depositors of the Pirat National Bank push to resume operations under a state charter. Petitions circulate among creditors while many sign to support the plan. Dr. H. H. Carr and J. E. Crandall met in Washington with Comptroller to explore wind-up options other than receivership. Bank Adjuster Lynch to visit this week to aid reestablishment as government aims to build up banks.
The Embreeville blast furnace and real estate were sold at public auction last Friday to satisfy creditors. The furnace and real estate brought 100000 while the personal property sold for 520000. London Trust Company, principal creditor, made the bid at figures covering the total indebtedness.
Prophetic of final victory were her achievements at the World’s Fair and the Woman’s Building. Nations bowed at the shrine and the lesson will last till time shall be no more. Their enlightening influence will be felt around the globe throughout the dawning century. Only less memorable were the honors gained at the Fair by others.
Merchants offer wood and coal supply Pine Mountain Jellico Oliver Springs Big Stone Gap coal prices call ahead at Miller Bros or Webb Bros for orders. Jno G Charrix and Hart Co advertise logs sawed to order harness jewelry and baking powder awards noted.
A fragmented and archaic style narrative recounts a dramatic escape and medical relief. The speaker describes oppression, fear, and a life saving intervention by care providers and a doctor, noting gratitude for heart care and relief from peril.
The passage hails the top honor as a fitting companion to the laurels earned by American women, praising their achievements and standing in society.
George D. Taylor a Wa tuga Bank director says the bank is in splendid condition and ready for emergencies despite the First National Bank suspension. Depositors are not expected to run, and most stock is held by wealth and integrity, with some endorsing CDs to support the bank. Mrs. Sam Boring learns of her sister Jennie Lee's death in Russell County Virginia after a sudden passing at a neighbor's home last Friday. Johnson City Tenn. Nov 20
Advertisement promises a prepaid Souvenir Portfolio of the World’s Columbian Exposition for 15 postage stamps. Send address and stamps to Bucklen & Co Chicago to receive full page views and descriptions of the fair in a high quality art volume. If unsatisfied, stamps refunded and book kept.
Last Tuesday at two o clock a wagon driven by Zack Pugh collided with an approaching Ohio River and Charleston Railroad engine at Tabor crossing. The rear wheel was demolished and Pugh suffered a broken left leg and other injuries. His daughter narrowly escaped harm. Dr. W J Miller of the city attended him and reported the injuries not life threatening.
Edmond Day and A M Young with Henry Hayes announce that the J C and C Street Railway Co will discontinue service after December 1 due to low revenue and high operating costs. Manager BE Stevens notes expenses exceed receipts and wages.
New Recorder H B E Deno was regularly inducted into the office of Recorder at Inat Thursday after being elected near the start of November to complete the expired term caused by the resignation of John A Mathes. Mr Dean is of ability and there is belief he will serve the office with credit.
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