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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1899

Page

3

Local Classifieds and Notices Mix of Ads and Updates

A garbled mix of adverts and local notices lists Teas and Coffees at Jacksons, varnish pamphlets from Berry Brothers, health pads and cures, and job recruitment for state reps with $50 to $1200 yearly. Also notes visits, moves, pension updates, and a Christmas calico carnival at the M E Church South with 16 cent admission.

Lailies Ald Society M.E. Church South Mra. W, TL Cox Unakw Avenue

Long Distance Toll Sparks Local Telephoning Hub

J K Croves presides as East Tennessee Telephone opens toll station in Techneon City linking to Little Rock. W B Uptegrove made a 19 minute call across 1200 miles. charges totaled 27 dollars. The Bell Company seeks intelligent individuals for permanent town positions with modest starting salary and commission.

East Tennessee Telephone, Company Techneon W. B. Uptegrove Little Rock Ark The Bell Company Dept. O Philadelphia

Public Library Sees Growing Support and Expanded Hours

The Public Library Yue Public Library gains favor with twelve new members aided and over twenty new titles purchased in the last month. It is now on the second floor of the Hurt building and open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM, earning praise from the city’s better citizens.

Yue Public Library Hurt

Ladies Aid Society Dinner Menu for December 7

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E Church will host its annual dinner on December 7. Menu items include turkey with dressing, cold ham, mashed potatoes, baked beans, candied sweet potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, chicken salad, chow chow, bread and butter, jelly, celery, cucumber pickles, cranberry sauce, and coffee.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. EB. Church

Linville and Cox to Build 15 Virginia Coal and Iron Houses

Two weeks after a contract win Linville and Cox began three six room houses for the Virginia Coal and Iron Company near the furnace in Carnegie. Work on ten more houses is well underway after their offer for twelve additional homes was accepted and they move to rapid construction.

Linville & Cox Virginia Coal & Tron Company Carnegia

Parsonage Planned by Mothedist B Church

The Mothedist B Church congregation will build a parsonage at the corner lot of Mrs Landreth at Roan and Cherry streets. The site and dwelling will be modern in all appointments as part of a broader spirit of improvement in the church. An auditorium addition to First Presbyterian Church has enhanced its beauty. interior hardwood rush, art glass windows, graded yard, and new fence. A pipe organ will be added for the choir and is expected to be in place next Sunday.

Christian Endawvor Haworth First Presbyterian Church B. Church Mra. Landreth Roan Cherry Atreata Chicago Dispatch Chicago Platform William Jennings Bryan Republican Party Europe Chicago Dispatchis W. J. Bryan Fifth Avenue Chicago

Died at Mossy Creek and Sympathy From Bereavement

Miss Misa Kate Simpson, a public school teacher, received word Tuesday evening of her sister Mrs Ella Orrs death at Mossy Creek. A letter said the mother and babe were well before convulsions caused sudden death. Miss Simpson has many friends in her bereavement. Ella Orr was niece of Mrs Henry Lyle. Judge Thomas Curtin came from Bristol last Sunday.

Misa Kate Simpson Ella Orr Mossy Creek Miss Simpson Waka Neice Henry Lyle

Pleasant Reception Highlights Noted in Kaanason

A Monday evening reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H Gildersleeve drew invited social leaders to the town, with Mrs. Gildersleeve presiding over a refined supper and a cordial departure as guests lingered past closing hours. Mrs J A Paw dies at Bristol after brief illness. funeral in Winchester Va. Col J A Fan and family mourn. Harmon Russell marriage of Dr W W Harmon and Miss Alice Russell celebrated at Col J H Doughty residence. Rev J S Jones officiated. joyous reception among Greeneville friends.

J. A. Faw J. A. Paw Bristol Winchester Col J. A. Fan Johnson City Tun Coster Bega W. W. Harmon Misa Alice Russell J. H. Doughty J. 8. Jones M. Fi Greeneville Those Russell M. E. Church North

Marriage in Johnson City Seals Union of Reese and Ki ReMine

A ceremony was conducted Tuesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. Ti ReMine Dr. Z C. Davidson united Mr. W. B. Reese and Miss Annie Ki ReMine in marriage. After the ceremony the couple rode in a new Pine Street home. The couple, known in Johnson City, received warm wishes from a broad circle of friends. A classified note invites contact for stringed instrument lessons and piano tuning by Prof. Vitale, who is recommended for tuning and repair services in the city. The notice includes an endorsement from a local resident dated November 27 1909 praising the piano tuning quality.

R. Ti ReMine Dr. Z, C. Davidson United For Life W. B. Reese Annie Ki. ReMine Vitale Johnson City Tenn Thin City

Musicale by Knoxville quintet at the Opera House

A December 12 event features five Knoxville musicians led by Prof Charles Percival Garratt with Harry Alford Herbert Garrett Georgia Mooney and Tom A Davis. The group includes prominent local figures and a Johnson City guest list. Greeneville groom praised. two hundred guests attended with many gifts noted in the Greenogill Democrat.

Opera House Knoxville Charles Percival Garratt Legion Band Harry Alford Stanb Herbert Garrett Georgia Mooney Washington, D. C Washington Bristol Tom A. Davis Johnson City Aoer Bob Alf Taylor

Prolific Durham Cow Yields Three Calves

A Durham cow owned by Joe P. Lyle, a prosperous urban farmer, dropped three fine calves before Thanksgiving. The mother raised on the place, attended by 12 to 15 of Lyle’s children who helped with milking, thrived in a favorable environment and the event reflects her prolific nature.

Durham Joe P. Lyle Joe

Walter Lindamond Crippled in Mountain Railway Signal

Walter Lindamond a brakeman on the B I W N C was badly mangled when he fell from a car at Roan Mountain during a flying switch. Doctors amputated a leg four inches below the knee and treated his hand injuries before a special train arrived. He is not yet out of danger but improving. Walter recently married the daughter of Mr and Mrs W Hodges.

Walter Lindamond Tiast Roan Mountain Corey Drs. E.8 W. J. Miller Hoe Walter W. Hodges

Connecting Line May Be Built for 0 R C Road

President Samuel Hunt of the 0 R C road visited the city with Geo L Carter of the Va and 3 W railroad and the Virginia Coal and Iron Co The group toured the 0 R C to Erwin and discussed extending to Elizabethton to connect with Va 8 W and a line from Erwin to Embreville to give the Virginia Coal and Iron Co access to furnaces in Johnson City and Embreville The plan would provide a standard gauge outlet to the N W and improve freight rates for local merchants The effort could benefit the Carter syndicate and Johnson City connections The article also notes tea and tobacco experiments in the region and a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling on cigarette sales with a U S Supreme Court case pending

Samuel Hunt Geo. L. Carter Carter Johnson City Elizabethton

Herald Square Opera Co delivers first legit opera in city

The Herald Square Company played a week engagement rated highly by local press. The Chimes of Normandy impressed Wednesday with superb voices led by Gaspard and standout performances from Etta Stetson May Kilcoyne Nellie Powers Lou Hamilton, Carter Nelson Callahan. Matinee featured Said Pasha and Thursday closed with The Hohomian Girl to packed seats and strong encores. Cy Lyle Jr. impressed as a child actor amid gypsy scenes and gunfire.

Herald Square Opera Co Herald Square Co Johuson City Theatre Wall Normandy Geo. J. Williams Gaspard Misor Etta Stetom May Kilcoyne Nellie Powers Lou Hamiston Mesare Harry Carter Harry Nelson Thos, Callahan Pasha Miss Stetson Arline Miss Kilcoyne Carter Count Arnheim Nelson Thaddeus Cullatan Cy Lyle, Jr Aguinaldo

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