Jan. 24, 1889: The Comet reported, âJumbo Hider (sic) is looking for the person who stole the borcelain (sic) eggs out of his henâs nest last week. He offers a liberal reward for his arrest as he wants him to make hash for his bull dog (sic). A full description of the thief can be had by calling on Mr. Hyder.â
Jan. 24, 1892: Readers of The Comet learned about the new president of Citizens Bank. âThe Comet is more than pleased to join our people in welcomcoming (sic) to Johnson City Mr. D.S. McIntyre, the newly elected president of the Citizens Bank. He comes among us not in the roll (sic) of a stranger, his competency and capabilities elsewhere as a financier, and his pleasant associations with our people, having justified the impression that he is entitled to a hearty welcome.â