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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1894
Page
3
The Comet requests correspondents sign their panes for faith rather than for publication, promising to reveal the true name if a proper entreaty accompanies the message.
Personal and shop notes list Range's for school supplies and books, Jackson's for wine and groceries, Ware's for suits and hardware, plus forms of local commerce like pens, paper, and musical instruments. Mentions of W.P. Cooper visiting a sick wife, a new issue of Mountain View Poultryman, and local trades, mis-spellings, and names appear throughout, with brief references to sightings of merchants and family updates.
A Tennesseean Ike T. Jobe of Johnson City is appointed chief clerk of the District street land alley cleaning department in Washington. The $1,800 yearly post runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and follows support from Senator Harris and others. Jobe has a long East Tennessee record in local and state offices. The notice includes other assorted items such as a catarrh cure ad and local notices about a missing black Jersey cow and local businesses.
A Locust Mountain resident disputes a published claim by a Baptist leader about two delegates from Lovelace attending a gathering. He recounts that the delegates were on his porch, not trespassers, and that he treated them with hospitality including turkeys and corn. He asserts the article misrepresents events and cites Mr. Al Taylor and other locals as witnesses.
In Johnson City Tennessee H E Owens argues with a Bristol man about selling stock. Owens proposes home sale terms or cash, while the Racket Store rebutts the claim and asserts readiness to buy merchandise in large cash transactions.
A speaker asserts disbelief in accusations about harming neighbors and defends Baptist beliefs. The text emphasizes trust in Baptist friends and condemns any thought of violent action toward them, expressing remorse if such acts were contemplated.
A long reader letter by Frank Seliale discusses medical cures, religion, and social manners. He recounts experiences with critics of feetwashing and the Lord's Supper, defends tolerant hospitality, and laments public misrepresentation by refined neighbors and a newspaper. He pledges to mend wrongs and extend Christian charity.
A man named Rainwater and Will Jones, both on 8 mm duty, examined a revolver six miles from the city. The weapon discharged, shooting Jones in the head and killing him instantly. Rainwater fled, suspected to be in a funk. no arrests made as friends Rainwater and Jones were together.
The article laments mechanical schooling and praises scientific methods, citing Edison era ideas. It argues schools should teach observation and reasoning, not mere memorization, and advertises Science Hill Institute opening on Monday the 17th with affordable board in Johnson City for local youth seeking education.
J P Campbell deputy sheriff praise and assertion of integrity. The piece commends Campbell for previous service as Johnson City chief of police and his election as deputy, noting his honesty, fearlessness, and businesslike manner. He has begun duties as deputy sheriff after the election.
Telegram announces the death of Cive Crimley at his home in Handley Texas after several months reside nce Elbert Crumley and W Covey listed as relatives Describes community sympathy and outlines Democratic party moves in Washington County toward a convention to nominate a candidate for Congress in November 1804 The committee urges that Democrats pledge support only to regularly nominated or endorsed candidates
The Executive Committee of the First Congressional District is called to meet at Morristown on Wednesday September 12 1804 at 10 o clock a m for the purpose of taking etch atope as they may deem best for the promo tion of Democratic principles and the perfection of party organization. Members of senatorial totorial and county committees are invited to aid this committen with hearty approval of the Democratic party. Yours tauly Iso Lanvernier Jr.
The city solons opened Monday under favorable conditions. Enrollment reached 926 at the Martha Wilder building and 235 at the Columbus Powell building. Superintendent Freeland reports a pleasing selection of teachers and is hopeful for a productive year.
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