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Jan. 16, 1890: The Comet advised readers, âStudy the history of current events; make careful comparisons of the fluctuations in price, in demand and in supply, in order to guide your own operations.â
Jan. 16, 1902: The Comet opined, âIf Rev. R.J. Cooke does not soon take back what he said about the Daughters of the Confederacy inspiring anarchy there wonât be enough left of him to make a good roast.â
Jan. 16, 1914: The Chattanooga Daily Times reported on a tragic fire in Johnson City.
ââBiltless,â the handsome home of Col. Cy H. Lyle, editor of the Johnson City Comet, was completely destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon. The house was built fourteen years ago, and cost $20,000. Malcolm Lyle, a young son of Mr. Lyle, put some shucks on the fire in the sitting room and sparks from these fell on the roof. The furniture was saved. Only $2,500 insurance was carried on the property.â
Thomas Edward Stokes, Jr., 78, passed peacefully to join his loved ones in the sight of the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Thomas was a long-time resident of Northeast Tennessee. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Thomas Edward and Elsie Mae (Groves) Stokes on October 17, 1942.
Thomas was a gentle man with a servantâs heart. He was a loving, caring, and humorous husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. He was a member of Grandview Christian Church where he served as an elder for many years. He loved reading, teaching, ministering to others, but most importantly he loved to spend time with his family.