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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
3
A jumble of classified items and notices includes recruitment for government service clerks and railway posts, mercantile contracts for medicinal roots, grape prices, flour branding, farm purchase ads, electric lighting offers, and social notes from Johnson City with names, dates, and local figures.
Moved My Business announces relocation to the White Elephant building on Market Street after razing of the Drummers Home Hotel. DeGroat from Knoxville plans a visit. travel and lodging noted as regular rates apply. Oysters and restaurant updates. marriages, visits, and social events unfold across town with upcoming operatic and library fundraiser performances.
In Newport Tennessee this week Court in session with Chancellor John F P Smith presiding as his term ends September 1 1902. Judge Smith praised for honesty and service and named superintendent of the soldiers home. Also reports a Roan Street wedding of Miss Bessie Worley and James S Byrd and campaign notices for Hon J B Frazier and Senator Carmack with listed speaking dates across several towns.
Cotton dress goods described as prettier than ever with moire effects and shepherds checks. Prices listed at 15 cents per yard, other styles at 7, 10, and 12 cents per yard.
From Watauga Tennessee September 9 details local deaths and births with Clarence infant son of Mattie Guess buried at New Bethel. Mentions court attendance, Virginia Tron, Coal and Coke Co. in receivership, and Harmon Tyler contest. Reports on agricultural lectures at Chattanooga Times meeting with Watauga leaders inviting farmers to attend and urging cooperation.
In the Rogeraville Review an item notes the company provides for the return of property and business to receivers, plus a reformation of obligations and a reorganization under a new name. Rumors mention an independent Republican candidate for Congress to oppose Brownlow, but the “Boss” may not be troubled if ten Democratic candidates run, which is hoped.
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