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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
3
The Johnson City column reports on oyster dishes at the Star Restaurant, local visits and greetings, reno vations, market updates, and society notices. It mentions Miss Gordon Henderson in Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Blair Naf’s bridal tour, and Rev. John T. Jones’s arrival.
A business manager at Richards & Pringle's famed Georgia Minatreli, while at the Arlington hotel, notes that starting a company on the road is easy but bringing it back is the real difficulty. He adds that anyone with money can find sharks.
Bristol correspondent notes Minstrels will perform at the opera winter place in Sulling college on Thursday night. Also reports Rev. J L Keevil accepted Johnson City church pastorate, and John son City Gin Club held weekly shoot with Harry Williams winning the Tur Comer medal by shooting 44 of 100 birds.
Hotel Piedmont to open soon under owner Mrs. W P Eton after Col W Ingon surrendered his Faton and joined wife in city repairs. Food satisfactory but not paid for. Mrs Jus Z Range faced a noisy board bill dispute after attending a conference in Radford. Cupid's Work reports two weddings in town with brief notices. Fisher and Dinkle wed at Ed Dinkle's home. Gudger and Lena Strain marry at T B Strain home. couples plan Asheville trip for honeymoon.
George Alle Dave Britt were involved in a fatal shooting on Monday morning after a confrontation in Recorder Ponder's office. Britt, a night watchman, died from a single gunshot wound to the heart fired by Police Foreman Allen. Britt leaves a wife and four children, including a blind daughter.
The Heart and Houston Store unveiled its winter collection with elaborate white and gold decorations and live music. Mr Hart, famed for New York sourcing, showcased new fabrics, hosiery, Queen Quality shoes, Libbey cut glass, and a second floor ready-to-wear department. Miss Mehrling curated a striking millinery array while Mrs Hart aided in planning. several staff polished the display and decor. Water rents are due by the 16th or service will be cut. Waravaa Warna Co. advertises Gold Dust flour.
Water rents overdue with cutoff threat. Fire destroyed Unkefer residence on Unaka Avenue. property belonged to Mrs Hunt. water pressure hampered response. adjoining Williams home scorched. U B Church revival led by Rev C W Ruth yields about forty conversions. MeWherter property loss at Third Ward. ongoing revival meetings draw crowds at 7 PM. Stay Restaurant promotes best ovators in town.
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