Today in Johnson City History, Friday, April 4, 2025
Events in and around Jonesboro
Wednesday, April 4, 1900: One hundred years ago today, The Comet shared several short news items of interest to local residents; several advertisements were mixed between some of the news articles. A selection of each follow: “Baxter Taylor was in town Monday.”
“Shirts of all kinds cheap at A. C. Britton.”
“M. Jackson, of Johnson City, was here Monday.”
“M. L. Gump, Esp., was down from Johnson City this week.”
“J. H. Tipton, of Limestone, was in town a day or two this week.”
Limestone is a community in rural Washington County.
“If you want to save money buy you what wear from A. C. Britton.” (This was likely a typo for “If you want to save money, buy what you wear from A. C. Britton.”)
“R. A. Bayless, of Washington College, was in this place last Monday.”
Washington College is a community in rural Washington County. In 1900, Washington College was also an educational institution in that community, functioning as a college.
The Bayless family continued to be in the news. “Walt Bayless was up from his home in the Second District last Monday.”
“If those who promised wood in payment for the paper will bring it now it will accommodate us greatly.”
“Money saved is money made and it is easy to save money by trading with A. C. Britton.”
“Dr. H. W. Brown, the specialist, will be at the Jonesboro Inn, in Jonesboro, on Friday of each week.”
“W. F. McCall, of Ross & McCall, returned from the East last week, and the large stock of goods he bought is coming in.”
“Mrs. J. A. Febuary, who has been quite sick for some time, is getting better, and her friends hope to see her out soon.”
“David Shields, who’s (sic for whose) home was in the First District of this county, dropped dead last Wednesday, and was buried Thursday.”
“Bob White was in town Monday, the first time in months. He has about recovered from an accident by which one of his legs was broken.”
“Mrs. Ellen Murphy is still confined to her bed, and, we regret to say, is very sick. Her protracted sickness is a source of much regret to her many friends.”
“Geo. W. West, son of R. H. West, of Telford, passed his examination for admission to West Point Military Academy, last week, and will go to that place this summer.”
Telford is a community in rural Washington County.
“P. H. Wofford, of Johnson City, was here Monday.”
“Dr. Sam Bowman was down from Johnson City Monday.”
“Capt. B. T. Harris, of Johnson City, was in town Monday.”
“John Boll, of the Staff, was down from Johnson City Monday.”
“Don’t forget that A. C. Britton carries a nice line of fine shoes and hats.”
“A little child of Mr. Cooper, who lives in the west end of town, died last Sunday night.”
“The heath of this place is improving, notwithstanding the beastly weather we are having.”
“We are glad to know that Dr. Hoss is better, and there are strong hopes of his complete recovery.”
“Buy a suit of (sic for at) Happy Home Clothing, there is none so good. Guaranteed in every respect.”
“Harry Haws is again quite sick, and his friends are anxious about him. May he soon be out again is the wish of all.”
“Henry Keefauver, who was well and favorably known and who lived near Morning Star, died of pneumonia last Friday morning.”
There are several communities across Tennessee named “Morning Star”.
“Miss Eugenia Murphy is taking subscriptions for the Life of Moody, and any one desiring a copy of this book can do so by leaving an order with her.”
“G. W. Cooper and C. H. Hopper of Fall Branch, left last Wednesday for Billing (sic for Billings) Montana, where they expect to make their future home. They are worthy young men, and the Herald and Tribune wishes them success.”
Fall Branch is a community in rural Washington County.
“The Schubert Club was entertained March 28 at the home of Miss Betts Smith, by Misses Smith and Seaman. Delightful refreshments were served and all report a good time. April 6 the Club will meet with the president, Mrs. Wells.”
The Schubert Club still meets on a regular basis.
“Mrs. Chas. E. Osborne and children, accompanied by her brother, Will (indecipherable), left Tuesday for New York where they will make their future home. Mr. Osborne preceded his family about two months ago. We regret to lose this family from our town.”
“G. W. Slater, of Johnson City, was down Monday.”
“R. A. Green, of Washington College, was in town Monday.”
“A large crowd of people attended County Court last Monday.”
“John C. Campbell, postmaster at Johnson City, was down Monday.”
“Dosser Bros. has something of interest to any people in this town of the Herald and Tribune.”
“Miss Inez Martin, of Free Hill, who is teaching at Rock Springs, Sullivan County, spent part of Monday and Monday night with friends in this place.”
Free Hill is a community in rural Washington County.
“Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Perkins of Atlanta are visiting Dr. Panhorst for a few days, to be present at the Kirkpatrick-Panhorst nuptials. Mrs. Perkins is a sister of Mrs. Panhorst and J. B. Simpson.”
“Wheat looks well, oats is not making much show, grass is growing slowly, hence pasture is short, feed is scarce. We have cold weather in the lap of spring and stock is suffering.”
“Mrs. John Knight is in a very low state of health.”
“H. M. Sherfey’s hand is improving slowly.”
“Matt Miller is building an addition to his house.”
“Geo. Slagle spent Sunday on Knob Creek.”
Knob Creek was a community in rural Washington County in 1900.
The Herald and Tribune was, and still is, published in Jonesboro, which was spelled that way in 1900.
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