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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1893
Page
5
The Comet launches a collection department appointing W M Boyd to contact subscribers in Washington and adjoining counties. He will accept payment in money or produce at market prices when he calls, though ten trips are impractical, so readiness is urged.
The column lists numerous social visits and travels around Elizabethton, Bristol, Johnson City, and Greeneville. It mentions oyster supper at Hosa & Hodge, church services, a visit by Rev. F. Crumley, attendance at the World’s Fair, and local notices about residents, ballots, and upcoming events.
Hotel Carnegie, long a well regarded lodging in the state, shut its doors last week due to slack business. Manager R W Farr has steered the house through difficulties, keeping standards high, and hopes for a swift return to operation with Farr still at the helm. Fresh fire and raisins advertised with Hagerstown Almanack 1894 at Range's Book Store.
Wheat buyers offer cash payments at top market price. Range’n Book Store advertises writing paper and supplies. Bee Hive promotes boots and Cuban Stix cigars from M Jacks on. A music program at Couch’s Institute invites attendance. Hobson M E Conference appointments listed for Greeneville District. A reward offered for two cows by W J Suessay. Johnson City concert planned to aid the poor with readings and dances at Jobes Opera House.
To The Trade being now located with J H Preas I will be pleased to serve them in the drug line We carry a large stock of fine drugs and toilet articles and solicit a continuation of patronage W L James Very Respectfully For fine stationery of all kinds go to Range's
Classified rental notice offering a seven room dwelling on Cherry Street for cheap rent. Interested applicants should apply to Insure with Brading and George at the office in the building formerly occupied by Dulaney and Taggart.
Tue Comer has moved into the Hoss and Hodge building on Market Street near Roan Street, placing their operations in a new commercial space.
List of church appointments for Morristown and surrounding circuits in Holston Conference with names and stations. Also local ads for Cuban cigars, coal, meals, and a fruit line at City Restaurant on Spring Street.
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