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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1893

Page

4

Taxation and governance provisions for Johnson City

The document outlines town taxation powers and procedures for Johnson City, including levy limits of 1 1-2 percent, recorder duties, delinquent tax actions, and lien enforcement. It details poll and privilege taxes, license issuance, and compensation rules, with public works obligations for male residents and street maintenance mandates.

Fubiio Washington County County Equalization Board Lown Board of Mayor Aith Aldermen Saidstown Pon Saidtown Chancery Court Johnson City Board of Mayor and Aldermen Wandander

Hood's Sarsaparilla Presents Unique Combination and Process

The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as possessing a distinct combination and proportion of ingredients and a special process that sets it apart from all others in the market. It emphasizes health benefits and urges readers to choose this brand as superior to competing tonics.

Hood

Dr Hale's Householt Ointment touted as universal cure

An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Householt Ointment as the finest world remedy curing catarrh neuralgia rheumatism riles salt rheum inflamed eyelids coughs colds pneumonia chilblains long standing sores corns and bunions taken internally with claims of superiority and rapid results. Sold by McKarland & Co's drug store in large and small boxes at enticing prices.

New firm and retirement at Brown and Biddle mill

Mr Brown retires from the mill firm of Brown and Biddle in this city. He is succeeded by Mr E E Elsworth of Minnesota. The change occurred recently. The new firm will uphold the former reputation and continue to produce the whitest of white flour at the old stand.

Brown Brown & Biddle E. E. Elewoth Minnesota

Cure for Dyspepsia Promises Tea Remedy

C N Rogers of Adams says he suffered three years from dyspepsia and ate only dry bread. He claims Dr Hale's Household Tea cured him and he can now eat anything. The medicine is sold for 25 cents and 50 cents per package at McFarland & Co's drug store.

Adams,n

Work Resumed at Embreeville Furnace After Ore Shortage

The Embreeville furnace, shut down for months due to ore shortages, has resumed work. A newly abundant ore reserve allows longer operation, with potential continuation beyond prior periods.

Embreeville

Do You Know That Consumption Starts From a Cold

A dated ad explains that neglecting a cold leads to consumption and inflames the chest. It touts Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure as a quick-acting remedy for all coughs, available at 25 and 50 cents per bottle at McFarland & Co. drug store.

Fay W Dulaney to Miss Nellie Taggart Wed At M E Church

Cards announce the wedding of Fay W Dulaney to Nellie Taggart at the M E Church on May 5 at 8 o clock p m The couple reside in the city and are popular with many friends who await the ceremony with expectancy

Fay W. Dulaney Nellie Taggart M. E

Bucklea’s Arusea Salve for Skin Ailments Guaranteed

Bucklea’s Arusea Salve claims to cure cuts grasses sores ulcers salt rheam fever sores tetter cha handa chilbtains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by McFarland & Co at 25 cents per box.

Bucklea McFarland & Co

Lighting and Power Co Stockholders Meet in City

The Watsuga Lighting and Power Co held its stockholders meeting in the city yesterday. The company reported a sound financial condition and favorable outlook. Attendees included Henry Hayes Newark and Wbbs Hosmer Boston with Edmond Day Saymore and L A Platt Waterbury and EM Barrail Waterbury. Mrs Day’s daughter and Mead assisted as guests.

Sonal Watsuga Lighting & Power Co Thitharing Henry Hayes Newark N. J W.bb. Hosmer Boston Mass Edmond Day Saymore Conn L.A. Platt Waterbury EM. Barrail Mra E W. Collier

Rest in everything ointment claims great cures

Dr Hale's Household Ointment dominates as a universal remedy for cuts burns bruises sprains and skin ailments. It promises relief and satisfaction with two 2c and 50c boxes and a large size. McFarland Co and John Evane advertise, while Judge Coyle reports on B E Ry line plans possibly reaching Ashville with more workers soon.

McFarland & Co John Evane Judge Coyle North Carolina Ashville

Electric Hitters Promoted as Pure Medicinal Tonic

An advertisement extols Electric Hitters as a leading pure medicinal tonic with no intoxicating ingredients. It claims effectiveness for stomach, liver, and kidney ailments, including headaches, indigestion, and constipation, promising a money back guarantee. Bottles sell for 10 cents at McParland & Co.

McParland ]& Co

New organ boast sparks quirky kitchen debate

In a derailed note from the Des Moines Argonant a playful line asks about a neighbor's organ and its stops. The reply jokes that the organ has about three stops daily, used only for meats, reflecting a humorous local exchange.

Guaranteed Cure for Coughs and Colds at McFarland Co

A druggist offers Dr. King’s New Discovery with a money back guarantee if no benefit after a fair trial for coughs and lung throat or chest troubles. Trial bottles are offered at McFarland & Co's Drug Store with large sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.

Dr. King Bottes Fres McFarland & Co

Parnace Accident Injures Sam Rivett at Embreevith Furnace

Sam Rivett suffered burns from an outward draft when furnace doors opened abruptly at Embreevith furnace. Injuries are painful but not serious. he may resume duties soon.

Sam Rivett Embreevith

Preventing Future Misery From Rheumatic Ailments

Fragmented OCR yields a medical sales style claim linking blight to rheumatic poison and treatments. The text references physicians, cures for malaria liver complaints constipation and kidney trouble, touting a $48 preventative and multiple remedies.

Court Proceedings In Johnson City Session

The Johnson City court in this session has ruled on forty nine cases with ten more on the jury docket. Notable is W Hodece versus a street property damages case on King Street. Damages of 175 dollars were awarded, likely to be appealed to the supreme court. J B Cox and the New York Life Insurance case involved refunds of payments. F182 was recovered. A new trial was granted, possibly for the next term.

Johnson City Law Court W. Hodece Corporation King Street Supreme Court J. B. Cox N.Y. Life Insurance Co

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad From Toledo Firm

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J Cheney senior partner of I J Cheney Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn this 6th day of December 1886. Notary public AW Gleason. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio props. Sold by druggists 75 cents.

State of Ohio City of Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney I’. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Frans d. Cotesey A. D Gleason Smat Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Ohio

Out on Bond for Bank Robbery Case

Mack Bray, a young would be bank robber, was released on bond on the same charge of his alleged crime. His case resumes at the August session of court after his appearance at the recent January session.

Mack Bray Jnat

Great Sale of Express Packages Auction Sets May 27 1899

The Southern Express Company will auction cash in hand unclaimed express packages on Saturday May 27 1899 at 9 o clock a m in the Will Hart building Johnson City Tennessee. Packages will be gold unopened and a list may be seen at the office. G H Berry Agent W B Spalding Supt 36-41 tank Tate Earnest cashier First National Bank of Jonesboro was in the city yesterday.

Southern Express Company Aeil Will Hart Johnson City Tenn G. H. Berry Spalding Tate Earnest First National Bank of Jonesboro

The Family Physician No 2 and No 3 offer cures and guidance

A promotional notice warns that colds lead to serious illnesses and lists ailments from bronchitis to pneumonia. It touts Peruna as a preventive and cure for catarrh and urges families to obtain free copies of The Family Physician No 2 and No 3 from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus, Ohio.

Perone Dre Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio

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