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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1894
Page
3
Local column lists vendors. Jackson's and Summers Lyle markets sell staves flour and canned goods. J J Range visits Bristol. Ware's offers tailored suits, pants, and groceries. Barbers Nat Brewer and Nat Brewer’s Oxford House feature grooming. Epiphany items, parson visits, and a church supperare noted with various trades and events in town.
Local readers learn of community politics and a curious molasses episode. Locke nel lie tad fame crawied out of abandonhax as a government print office issue dominates the scene. A Virginia North Carolina heritage note tied to Heaver Co and a dinner procession frames the town’s social life. The piece recounts an ambitious mill and a drunken mare episode that disrupted work at Carter and Porch operations, with plans and misadventures echoing through Johnson City society.
Work for Democrats of Washington county urges immediate effort to back W. B. Bowman as their chosen legislator. The call stresses duty to support the party, prepare now for the November 6 election, and oppose opponents who threaten Democratic principles.
An old market notice shows Wik Hart & Co offering to exchange harness for corn and hides at current market prices, with mention of their Veat room and Market street location. It notes arrangements for assorted goods and mixed lots, plus references to other firms and rental notice for a barn and water on Uaaka avenue.
The publisher J A Denton announces the prose poem The Lovers Dream by Bart Lennraae Hyder to appear soon. The work, richly illustrated with engravings, is presented as a consoling library acquisition and contains themes of tenderness and longing spread across its pages.
Thad A. Cox conducts a campaign in the First district stressing honesty and facts over banners and bands. He travels with capable speakers to erode Republican support and predicts Cox will win the November 11 vote tally as the Democratic congressional nominee.
A neighborhood candy pull at Me Isaie Buck near town drew youths Russ Taylor and Dave Siey into a lively evening with girls. They all swung corners and promenaded until morning. Buss lingered with one girl before the rooster crowed, and the group dispersed toward home.
A young boy named Jonny rode a five or six month old calf past the post office on a Saturday evening, drawing amused gazes from spectators. The calf, despite its small size, carried the rider with ease in a bridle-trained, sturdy walk. Also noted is the City Grocery's move from Worley block to the east of Scapp and Englesing's livery stable at the head of Buffalo street.
The exposition marked the climax of human achievement and will live in memory as the crowning glory of modern times. Competition was worldwide and the best fruits of experience and endeavor were submitted for examination.
After Mr Pillow spoke at the opera house a Democratic Club formed with W W Taw elected president and F M George secretary. The group plans frequent meetings before election day to promote local democracy and discuss issues. A Saturday night gathering at the courthouse invites every Democrat to attend at 7 o clock with a fellow Democrat.
Will L Hart and Company advertise a new harness shop offering harnesses collars brides and related items. The notice invites customers to visit the West room of the Faw block on Market Street and compare coal products at the Johnaun City Foundry before purchasing.
Last day of registration in the Ninth district shows 907 total voters across First and Second wards, 44 percent in First and 454 in Second, down 118 from last July. The figure reflects a drop in overall registration.
Tam offers ready cash prices for poplar oak ash and walnut logs delivered to Carnegie sawmill. Lumber cut to order available with quick service. For prices and specifications contact Joux G at Chapfln Johnson City on October 20, 588 tf.
Revenue officer W G B Limerly seized Dick Talton last Saturday near the Greene county line and brought him to Johnson City to stand before Commissioner Keebler on charges of selling liquor without a license. Talton was bound over to the next Federal court under a bond of $1,000.
Col R L Cheves, a prohibition candidate for Congress, will address residents at Jodie's Opera House in Johnson City on Tuesday October 28 at 2 pm. The event invites all to hear the issues from a prohibition perspective with special provision for ladies and a cordial invitation to attend.
On the Street Again notes Lawrence Snapp back outdoors with an arm sling and pale from confinement, while Nat Brewer resumes his old Oxford Hotel stand after a rough spell. The item mentions his wife, a quarrel, and plans to eat pumpkin pie with the Rex Yo phrase.
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