15 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1895
Page
1
A fragmentary 19th century style note claims purification of a bio remedy named Wood's Sarcaparille provides relief for a child with chronic illness. The readable text describes a five year old girl suffering for four years and finding relief from coughing and related symptoms.
An advertisement for a remote oxygen treatment claims to relieve various ailments including rheumatism nervous prostration and bronchitis. It promotes inhalation therapy with home delivery from Dr Stark and Polon of Philadelphia and urges readers to request free evidence and avoid counterfeit imitators.
A prominent Inger County resident near ville Wisiddl lant Wednesday allegedly hanged himself, found by Trinods. He left no stated motives. He was a church member with a large family and apparent means, casting doubt on such acts. The report notes his sudden, unexplained death.
Nashvalle Tex Aug 8 Howell Edmonds Jackson associate justice of the US Supreme Court died at his home near West Meade. He had been in failing health for years and traveled for health before returning home. Born April 8 1832 in Paria Town he studied law in Jackson Tenn and Memphis, served in Tennessee politics and law, sat on the Tennessee Supreme Court, served as US Senator, and was appointed to the US Supreme Court in 1893. He participated in the income tax decision in 1895, which upheld the tax but with a narrow split.
WATAUGA area notes report James Brown’s Piney Flats farm burnt August 8 with gear and three hornbe and two mules lost. Also obituary for Redding Williams, aged over seventy, with life history across Virginia and North Carolina. Local visits, church event details, and a military education note praising Captain Brown for a university role.
W I C L Moors Chief of Weather Bureau expresses high appreciation for voluntary observers forecast displaymen and weather crop correspondents whose cooperation makes bureau work possible. He emphasizes value of past service and aims to expand benefits to the public with continued support from state weather service organizations.
Information Free. For travelers heading west or southwest, the Great McKennie House offers reliable current rates and resources. Planes provide comfort with minimal layovers, featuring one-change itineraries from Lan to Miaaphir. Contact Chattanonga, Tenn for details and arrangements.
The President expresses deep sympathy to Mrs Jackson of Buzzano Bay Massachusetts on the loss of a devoted friend and nation’s son. The message honors a wise judge and a faithful citizen, Grover Cleveland, as a sorrowful moment for the nation.
The University of Tennessee to command cadets and teach military science with Captain George LeRoy Brown, 11th Infantry, U S Army, designated to succeed Lieut. L. D. Tyson at the end of his detail in September. Brown, 45, a World War era West Point graduate, has prior service at Pine Ridge Agency and Whipple Barracks Arizona and earned strong support from Provident Dabney in Washington.
Reverend Theo L Cyler urges church members to support their pastor by attending services and inviting others. He argues a full pew reflects spiritual vitality, not just salary, and urges readers to bring neighbors and friends to hear the gospel to save souls.
Mrs Thosbo Thomas of Junction City was told she had consumption and no hope, but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Mr Thos liggers of Florida St San Francisco, troubled by a dreadful cold near consumption, was cured in two weeks after one bottle, proving the medicine’s efficacy in coughs and colds. Free trial bottles at Stearland & Coty Drug Store. Regular size 50 cents and 1.00.
The Fourth district sees a surge of candidates led by D B Plumhee of Clay County who supports free silver. Rumors say Benton McMillin may retire or seek the governorship, with supporters suggesting similar gubernatorial ambitions.
Ex governor Bob Taylor headlined at the Morristown opera house on Monday night with his show The New Fiddle and Bow. The packed house enjoyed his entertaining performance as citizens praised the event.
A humorous tale recounts Bashful Corneliuy confessing a stubborn bashfulness that mocks bravado. He recalls longing for Jane after church, chasing a plan to court through her brother Ian, and spending a sleepless night on the barn roof under a bewitching stare.
An old time remedy claims to aid digestion and bowel function in elderly or frail individuals who need medicine. The product, described as non intoxicating, acts on the stomach and bowels to add tone and support natural functions. Price listed but details obscured by OCR.
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