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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1894
Page
3
The Comet notes that correspondents should sign their communications for faith, but true names will not appear if enclosed with parentheses. The policy emphasizes anonymity and cautions signatories about publication practices.
Community notices advertise Bee Hive and Webb Bros offers on clothing, groceries, shoes, meats, and prescriptions. Local items include J W Ball Meat Market opening, a bicycle sighting, travels of D Friberg, and plans for Yo Aulde Follies Concert at Johnson City Institute. J P Swift and Levis visit Wayneville merchants. The Holston Annual Conference of the M E Church meets September 17 with about 125 ministers expected.
Mrs Will Hunter hosted a gathering featuring Meadanes P M Ward O T Ware D Friberg T Hart J B Crandall and Mins Lucy Hardin. Meanwhile Dan Walters brick work progresses under Charley Mitchell with Little and Hoss timing his school return. cows invade W Slater’s garden, one cow shot injuring Jim Leonard’s cow. a Three Cs Railroad directors meeting postponed due to lack of attendees. Ducks and watermelons mark seasonal chatter as chestnuts near and social visits continue with Mesdames Garr hosting at Lancheon.
A distinguished assembly met at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville at 7 p.m. with retiring moderator Roy J. G. McFerrin of Bristol delivering an opening sermon. The synod elected new officers, discussed church affairs, and invited public participation as four presbyteries plan future meetings. Services and devotions were scheduled daily, beginning at 8 a.m. with evening exercises.
The Jonesboro county court, meeting Monday with thirty-nine new magistrates presiding, appoints E A Shipley to survey a Jonesboro to Johnson City road and a committee of three to oversee jail affairs. The court schedules term jurores and adjourns to November. Bill Anderton spoke. Alt Taylor gave a biennial oration. Bee Hive advertises clothing price cuts. The paper notes Tipton declining a Senate race, focusing on county work for the Democratic cause. Advertisers flood in as the paper plans a supplement to include readers and ads.
Readers are invited to judge the advertised Brown Bro't stock sale by J H Preas & Co as half a page occupies this paper. The vendor promotes a great bargain and urges customers and the public to see for themselves the value claimed, asserting they deserve the title High Price Resistor.
The Johnson City team won a ball game played on Erwin's grounds last Thursday. Rain disrupted play but both teams persevered. After nine innings, Johnson City led Erwin 27 to 22 as the wet ball proved difficult to handle and the Reds managed to push ahead amid slick conditions.
Last Saturday the Reds were beat by Knoxville import John Jobe who ta lked through the fifth inning as the score stood 17 to 6. Nearby depot, yardmaster Lawrence Snapp suffered a serious left arm injury while coupling cars and was sent home for medical care. Dr. S. A. Bowman married Miss Boonie J. Broyles at Cedar Creek with relatives present. Benj Bowman married Miss Nannie Morrell, a couple seen as popular in the community.
Lost, stray or stolen two cows and a red calf. One cow has a rumpled horn, the other is yellow with white. Calf is bald faced. Missing since Monday, September. Information leading to recovery rewarded by Grog Husisur, Johnson City, Tennessee.
Last Friday September 2 a large audience enjoyed the first concert of the current session in the college chapel. Prof. Decker directed music with charming selections, Mrs Decker played violin, and Grace Troair sang with notable voice and English and Italian songs. The 46th session begins with strong attendance and features in music art languages and literature.
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