Local Briefs and Notices From The Comet
A jumble of town notices and society items reports visitors, meetings, and local movements. John E. Helms of Morriston Gazette was in town Monday, Thad Cox and wife in Florida, Col. Reeves to attend Soldiers Note committee, Jerome Rolls, 16, killed near Limestone when rope broke during logging. Umpah buys grocery stock from Doc Taylor and will run old stand, Blurt seeks cheaper lighting with electricity from B A Mathes. A six week protracted meeting to be led by Spencer and Ferguson at the Central Christian Church in Lexington.
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Thad
A, Cox
Mrs. Cox
Florida
Land of Flowers
Gol. H. Reeves
Morristown
Soldiers Note Committee
Trane
Bayfield
Wis
Regul
Jerome Rolls
Limestone
T Umpah
Doc Taylor
Oil Trust
B.A. Mathes
Spencer
Central Christian Church
Lexington
Christian Church
A. Ferguson
Nolachucky
Ilage
T. Wilcox
Geo. W. Willett
J. P. Lyle
Easter Week Nant and Houston Exhibit Highlights New Spring Styles
This spring exhibition presents exclusive garments not found elsewhere. Highlights include Soliers, Batiste, Albatross, and Broadcloth for early spring wear, with skirtings in Homespuns, Cheviots, Coverts, and Mohairs offering a range of refined fabrics.
Black Dress Goods Offerings Include Rich Varieties
The selection lists Grenedines Prunellas Solels Mohairs Henriettas Cheviots Zebelines Batiste Broadcloth Venetians and Serges in the fabric lineup.
Weaving Trends: Satin Fou Lards and New Waist Patterns
The feature highlights satin-finished Fou lards and Louisine fabrics alongside staple weaves. It notes many new effects filling waist patterns, signaling evolving textile choices and design experimentation.
Easter Millinery Offers Over 100 Styles At Various Prices
Hats are slipping out merrily as new models arrive weekly. The display features more than 100 different styles for selection and prices ranging from $1 to $20, with French patterns available for those who desire them.
Misses and Children's Hats in Latest Styles Exceeding Expectations
A local millinery announces strong sales in girls and children's hats, boasting growing demand and youthfulness. The shop expresses ambition to improve beyond current success with baby caps offered in all the newest styles.
Stylish and Reliable Footwear Offer Guaranteed Quality
The ad promotes a line of affordable yet reliable shoes and Oxford styles with prices from $1.00 to $3.00. It emphasizes quality, consistent honest values, and a guarantee on every pair. The brand Godman Line is cited for Oxfords and shoes, aimed at value-seeking customers.
Three Married Men at the Opera House Tonight
Go to the Opera House tonight for a performance titled Three Married Men. Also note a local Easter Fair raised about $200 for the Methodist ladies.
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Opera House
Local notices and ads mix in Ghent and Johnson City postings
Listings announce cold remedy guarantees and pay plans while noting Dr. L. Howard’s departure to Johnson City Tennessee for bank prospects. Also advertised are Bakehouse and cooking opportunities, a Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic reminder, and a 60 acre farm for sale near Washington College Tennessee with woodland, traded for Johnson City property.
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L. Howard
Ghent
Johnson City
Tenn
Washington County
Tennessee
Ohio River
Charleston
Washington College
First Presbyterian Church Service Notes and Advertisements
At First Presbyterian Church rogo A M April 7 1908 list includes invocations, hymns, scripture, solos by Miss Coy and others, and prayers with a sermon on a low new high Christian life. Also notes special music by Miss Hickman and Miss Wheeler and choir anthem Christ in Risen. Contains various ad claims for Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic with no pay cure guarantees mentioned.
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Rove
Miss Hickman
Misa Wheeler
Christ
millinery firm manager touts Chamberlains cough remedy
Marion Rooke of T M Thompson millinery at 1658 Milwaukee Ave Chicago says severe cold kept her awake but after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy bought for an employee she recovered quickly and is now well. City Dray Store sells the product.
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Marion Rooke
T. M. Thompson
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
Chamberlain
Kee Nea
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Galliher & Cay
Galliher
Wald Ist
Bert
Bay Gold Dust Four
Geo. R. Brown
Walter Cargillé
Ae Si
Pomplin
Whitesburg
John E. Helms
Reliable
Morriton Gazette
Tlan
White
Ivan Opsmniin
Kiely
A. T. Morris
Cincionati
Ohio
Pluaye
Lomnacth
Meson Pavifle
Pola
California
Oregon
Wasilla
Montana
Hull
Chattivoorn
WD. Hochst
A. Knoxvilly, Tean
Shipiags
Purina Health
Louis
A. A. Taylor
Maryville College
Cap. Wm. Rule
Gen
J. T. Willer
Knoxville
Soldiers’ Home Committee
Main St
M. Jackson
SEAIS
Paicks Knoxville Brick Company
Peso Cay St
Knoxville, Tenn
Brogh
Ltmebaker
Bristol
Summers
Barton & Parrott
Greta
Burpee
Stedsense
Do W.atlee Burpee & CO
Philadelphia
Nant and
Houston
Oxfords
Drew Selby
Godman
Mr. Basford
W. P. Harris
Jno
L. Meek
F. D. Blackman
Chattanooga
Southern
Oklahoma
Gulf Roads
Ordie Nave
Henry Nave
Siam
Carter County
Watauga
John Blevins
Elizabethton
Bessie Hyder
Gap Creek
M. E. Hyder
R. B. Bailey
Charley
Texas
Grand Old East Tennesses
Tex
Comey
Lone Star
Mise Mattie Brown
Bethesda
Miak Brown
Garbers
The
Herald and Tribune
J.J. Trown
Smith
Timn
Dr. Howard
Buildess
Oy H
Lynn
First Presbyterian Church, Rogo
A. M
Jamon
Diete
Mrs. James
Mins Harlow
Miss Coy
Hyun
E. W. Grove
Font Reeves
Hardeman Free Press
Lila Paper
Toone
Bolivar
Reever
Edward
Philadelphia Times
Vo Silassware
Qee
Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoes
Russia
Frank Taylor
Warwick
Cotton Belt
Sutton
T. A. O'Donnell
Spring Street
P.O
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