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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
2
The article quotes political debate with Democrats urging civic action and Republicans countering with arguments about Harris and Cox. It notes reactions at street corners, mentions Governor Treuman’s order on disbursed riots, and criticizes Col Cheves and Col. Duncan for rhetoric and posture.
Local column reports Little Martie Martin improving after a serious illness, clergy attendance at Johnson City conference, and community events. It notes farmers progressing with corn harvests and wheat sowing, plus a Bristol excursion and a Dunkard meeting at Pleasant Valley. An accident near Ple Valley involved J W Dove and Mrs Crouch with minor injuries. Cedar Creek Academy opens with new staff. a Second Presbyterian Church fair is planned with gifts for holidays.
On W. W. DeVault's plantation a pumpkin vine stretches 2525 feet with pumpkins totaling 640 pounds. The largest fruit weighs 83 pounds and averages 64 pounds per pumpkin. About 900 smaller pumpkins also grew, inspiring festive cravings for punkin pie and doughnuts. Verily, pie time approaches.
The young men of the Democratic party in the city will meet at the courthouse this evening Thursday October 25 1894 at 7 oclock for the purpose of organizing a Young Men's Democratic Club All Democrats who wish to join are invited to be present Come out and let us organise a club that will be a club.
Local farmers sow wheat while Chestnut hunting occupies time. Theodore Branscombe returns from Dallas. Charley Mitchell family moves to the country for winter. Judge Patterson to speak at Union schoolhouse October 27. Oak Hill society grows with Saturday meetings. Rows of tavern banter erupt in Nashville references and a public scene ends with a fugitive chased and shot at by officers, narrowly escaping harm.
To the Public. October 20, 1894 I have this day sold my interest and good will in the firm of Summers & Lyte to W. J. Barton. I desire to thank the customers for their patron age and request a continuance of the same with the new firm Summers & Barton, Traly, H. H. Lyte.
Watauga Bend notes report Mrs Julia Allison nearing death after illness. John White spent last Sunday in Piney Plate. Joan Edens and family visited Carter County relatives. Prof Templin and family visited Johnson City. George Carr of Missouri and Price visited local residents. Willie Meadows recovered enough to go out. W W Bowmen plans a trip to Florida. Youths visited Boone Tree on Boone's Creek where Daniel Boone killed a ben. George Keller and family moved to Johnson City to settle furniture.
Uncle Sam has installed letter boxes at street corners for easy mail. Boxes are serviced twice daily and taken to the post office for delivery. Geo W Hughes returns from Fort Leavenworth after over three years away. Bee Hive moves part of its stock to a former J J Range location, likely a branch store. A good cook and house girl can find permanent work by addressing Tuk Comer. All accounts owed should be left with Summers & Barton. If you owe money, please come forward at once with Summers & Lyne. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder wins a World’s Fair award.
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