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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1893
Page
5
The Comet announces a new collection department led by W. M. Boyd to collect from subscribers in Washington and nearby counties in money or produce. The notice lists multiple upcoming events and local notices including performances at the opera house, sales at Leach's, and social updates about residents, trips, and marriages.
Rev. G. W. Coleman and E. H. McLaughlin attend Holston Annual Conference in Maryville this week. A new fruit display arrives at City Restaurant offering a fresh selection for patrons.
A gunman fired at a passing train near The Vestibule Limestone Tuesday night. The ball went through a day coach without hitting passengers, narrowly missing townsman H. Jennings and a female passenger. Fresh oysters advertised by the pint or quart.
A revival at Colorei Methodist Church attracts many attendees, including white participants. The piece warns that boys who only come for sport and smoking risk legal action, while noting fresh fruit specials at City Restaurant featuring oranges lemons bananas and grapes.
Rev K C Atkins pastor of the M E Church South preached his last sermon to his congregation last Sunday. He departed Tuesday for Knoxville to attend Holston Annual Conference after four years in place, the maximum allowed for one change. During his stay the church grew in numbers and faith and the congregation wishes him a peaceful and prosperous future wherever located.
A city restaurant advertises a seasonal fruit display featuring apples pears and peaches. No further details on prices or dates are provided.
A roundup of residents visiting relatives and events. Stony Creek trader A J Berry shipped apples, Oscar Ferrall returned from Illinois, and Charley King visited the World’s Fair. Several residents married or engaged in farming, with typhoid illness reported in the Ferrall family and Mrs. G W Wills gravely ill with doctors Adam Emmert and J W Wallace attending.
Bob Taylor performs at the opera house on October 18. An advertisement from Huger Brokerage Co offers the highest cash price for wheat. A lost garnet scarf pin is recoverable with a reward at Crandall & Wofford office.
Advertisement for Boots and shoes at the Bee Hive with price emphasis and try them on. Obituary states Mrs Caroline Hale wife of H H Hale died at her home after a long illness. burial held in the old cemetery yesterday. Mention of epict rails and inquiry of Geo R Hurlbut.
Jonesboro hardware merchant J. J. Wont Assigns, with liabilities stated to reach 20000 dollars, for the benefit of creditors. Creditor R. Kidwell, also a general merchant and produce dealer, is noted along with Piney Piata, proprietor of a Piney Piata hotel and barrel producer in Tennessee.
Ground was broken Monday for a new store house on Market Street rear of the Hoss and Hodge building. The 25 by 85 foot two story brick structure is under construction by J. T. Hoss & Co with materials supplied by Mexican contractors.
H W Ewing of Bluff City visited Prom Piney Flats on Saturday. Col N Gregg is seriously ill at his home nearby. Miss Dora Hall returned from a Johnson City visit. Miss Lucy Lyle visits her sister Mrs J K Miller. Isaac Miller visits his son J H Miller. Prof W M Poe opened school with fair attendance. Mr Bennett went to Johnson City on business. Mrs Sarah Barr and family visit Bristol. Mansengill Hughes and Crow return from Chicago on the 8th. Charlie Snodgrass of Milligan paid a brief Friday visit. David Barr has been very low recently.
A chancery court case from Johnson City lists State of Tennessee against unknown owners of a lot. The filing is stamped by C. W. Honax as deputy clerk and master.
An assortment of brief notes highlights: Ed Cruisinger’s infant burial at New Bethel graveyard. R. E. Price of Christiansburg buying stock on Main Street. Mrs. B. A. Hall and family visiting in Johnson City. religious meeting by Reva, Upchurch and Routh. six confessions recorded. John Cooper travels from Watauga on business and pleasure. Other items note pension agent Anton examining claims, Miss Jennia Hughes teaching at Watauga, local farming plans for wheat, a marriage in Paperville, and community visits by G. M. Loebett and H. A. Masengill.
Help wanted notice seeking an active, honest person to travel representing ex paying 65 dollars plus travel expenses. Enclose references and self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Chicago 317 Omaha Building 482-6.
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