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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
3
A collage of short items includes price drops on newspapers, Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic claims, lectures by Robert J. Coy Taylor, local church notes, social visits, a birth, a twin birth, a political win for Will J. Bullock in Texas, and a Cleveland Ohio sales job ad for lubricants and greases.
G Kirkpatrick relocates his household from Johnson City to a farm near Mooresburg in Hamblen County. Friends in Johnson City send best wishes as they start a new life in the countryside. Democratic candidates listed for aldermen in various wards with names Linville McNees Bailey Weaver.
Readers are invited to explore a waist fashion selection featuring French flannels in shades of gry Helio old Rose red and cream. A stylish waist is promised and a range of trimming including narrow gilt braid and gilt buttons arriving this week offers affordable material options.
A bullet located on the left side entered the knee and protruded into the joint. The 89 caliber ball ranged downward after entering the knee. Doctors viewed it on X-ray, two radiographs were taken, and the operation to remove the bullet was very successful. The boy is resting easily with no expected permanent knee damage.
In Watauga Tennessee on November 20, 1000, Mra D. C. Sibley and Mrs. McKane of Johnson City visited Mrs. T. H. Carrier last week as guests.
We have been here for nearly a year and have shared in furnishing “Everything to Eat.” Our prosperity has depended on your patronage, for which we offer thanks and propose to continue serving you with renewed appreciation.
A local grocer offers one day cash sales in December with every cash purchase earning a cash register check printed with date and amount. On January 1 the day will be announced and the cashier will pay in cash the purchase amount to cash customers. They promise better and cleaner eatables at lower prices and urge customers to spend cash to get value and a potential money back.
Local shop promotes best fresh meats in town. Cites ice bill stoppage and price cuts. Includes contact phone 68 and Johnson City Tennessee.
Hon Thad A Cox resigns as chairman of the election commissioners and Gov McMillin appoints B L McNees to fill the unexpired term. Local notes mention a variety of community items including a missing horse, a bullet extraction from a boy, X ray medical work, mill repairs, and local movements.
Dr L McCollam left Tuesday for Ohio to purchase machinery for his manufacturing plant in this city. He aims to equip the plant quickly and push for swift completion and operation.
Next Tuesday November 27 Bazaar offers regular Thanksgiving dinner for 25 venta in the building beside Seavers harness shop. Proceeds help First Presbyterian women with replete tables and cake sales. Oyster service later, with taffy and gifts for families. Church improvements include plastered and papered choir room, terra cotta walls, new curtains and a stove addition funded by the Christian Endeavor Society.
A note on a Thanksgiving program outlines a First Presbyterian and several city pastors planning a joint service at Southern Methodist Church on Thanksgiving Day 10:30. The schedule includes hymns, anthems, scripture, prayers, sermons, solos, and offertory. Proceeds from an upcoming collection will fund new music and charity needs of coop churches and orphans.
The Johnson City Council Royal Arcanum conferred the degree on two applicants, boosting membership by nine for the council in 1900. The order reports total membership at 205,028 as of Oct 1, with ten months’ net gain of 11,780 and the Emergency Fund at 1,260,830.40. The Widow and Orphan’s Benefit Fund shows 439,200.21 in excess resources, yielding a total surplus of 1,700,000.71 to guarantee steady assessments. The council, 23 years old, remains strong. residents seeking protection for families are advised to consult local members. An Odd Fellows meeting at Watanga Lodge featured Rev. E. H. McLaughlin of Knoxville, who praised the order and inspired renewed activity.
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