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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1893
Page
5
The Comet announces a new collection division led by W M Boyd to gather payments from subscribers in Washington and nearby counties. Payments can be made in money or produce at market prices, with advance prep urged for noncash contributions. Produce at M Jackson's offered at fair values.
A stream of brief items notes residents returning from the World's Fair and traveling to or from events. L. W. Cooper returns from the World’s Fair while J. Campbell, Addie Jones, and Jno. W. Cure undertake trips. M. H. Weiler moves to Locust street. Mrs. W. J. Thomas and children visit Bristol. a large party departs for the Fair via Cincinnati with 48 Johnson City tickets sold. David Kitzmiller, age 94, celebrates birthdays and reflects on life, democracy, and family.
John H Bowman admitted to practice in Knoxville Supreme Court this week. Mrs Bachman announces millinery sale. James Duncan of Meadows Brook marries Annie Childress of Bristol. Rev W M Vines called to Baptist Church pastorate. W C Rice appointed clerk to town site Board No 5 in Oklahoma Territory, salary 1200 dollars. Fresh canned goods at M Jackson’s and fresh oysters at city restaurant. William Ross Fine dies July 7 1893 aged 50. He leaves wife and three sons, valued member of society, converted about 27 years ago under M V Noffsinger, member of Baptist church. Survived by wife and three sons. burial in faith. Johnson City Tenn D E F Oct 2 1893.
A brief city item lists lemons bananas and grapes available at the city restaurant along with school shoes at the Bee Hive. The note appears in a short community notices section.
An advertisement promotes Look Forward Not Backward antiseptic as a scientific remedy and claims it cures where others fail. Bee Hive Drug Store in Piney Flats, Tennessee acts as sole agent for R Kidwell. Additional notes promote business education at McAllen's Business College in Knoxville, Tennessee with emphasis on proper paper signing and accounting.
A garnet scarf pin is missing and a finder will receive a suitable reward if returned to the Crandall & Wofford office at 484-tf.
Winter clothing repairs are urged at Ware's and customers are invited to place orders for new suits. Store address noted as 484 tf. The ad emphasizes timely service and ready-made options for cold season needs.
The King Hardware company assigned Tuesday naming J. D. King as assignee. Liabilities exceed 2000 dollars while assets including stock notes and accounts total over 3000. Dull trade and slow collections caused the assignment. The assignee will continue the business at the old stand. Bristol Courier. Try the Bee Hive for Boots and shoes. All grades of Johnson City flour for sale at M. Jackson's.
A minor eastbound wreck occurred in Johnson City near Piedmont House on Tuesday. A box car dragged to Market Street on the ties after a loose beam failed, delaying the train by about thirty minutes as locals gathered and offered information to railroad workers. Residents are urged to visit M Jackson’s for fresh groceries and contact Geo Hurlbut for fencing and rails inquiries.
Rumor says Cranberry iron mines sold to the Bessemer syndicate that has lately owned Lake Superior region mines. Reported price of one million dollars includes a 15 ton charcoal furnace and several thousand acres of land. Managers could not confirm or deny by press time. Prices at Bee Hive are consistently lower.
Mr R L Mann and Miss Jennie Galliher were married yesterday afternoon at five thirty at the bride's mother's home on King Street by Rev J O Cowan. They left for the World's Fair via the N and W after the ceremony.
Local brief notes Boots and shoes offered at the Bee Hive shop. Also listed Apples Peaches and Pears oranges at the city restaurant.
All unknown and non resident owners and any claimants must appear before the Clerk and Master on the first Monday in August to show cause why the real estate should not be condemned and sold to satisfy the State tax lien for 1892. If they fail to appear the bill may be confessed ex parte. Publication ordered for four weeks in Tax Corner Johnson City. October 2, 1893.
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