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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1895

Page

2

The Comet and World Trip News Mix Across Pages

A scrambled set of notes covers a postal dog’s world trip, corn crop value projections for the South, a subscription counting method, and political chatter. It cites Senator Canvin and Biter’s money allies at the Ohio Democratic convention, a Southern railway whistle change, and Pennsylvanian sound money debate. Springfield and Nashville papers weigh Olney as a potential Democratic nominee.

Canvin & Biter James FE. Campbell

Bartons Creske Deacons Hopeful for New Preacher

In a recent Bartons Creske meeting the church deacons considered securing a new preacher. Johnsing had shown little interest in the flock, prompting the request for a trial. The petition for a further trial was granted and a new preacher was proposed.

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Governors and leaders debated for Tennessee race

The Springfield Herald argues Bunton McMillin could canvass well but questions availability while favoring Bob Taylor as the party’s nominee. The Murfreesboro Free Press praises J. B. Brazier of Hamilton as meeting the governor role’s manifold requirements, reflecting Tennessee party discussions and candidate comparisons.

Bunton McMillin McMillin Bob Taylor Springfield Herald Tennessee J. B. Brazier Hamilton Murfreesboro

Gubernatorial Nominations Stir Up Party Talk

The Smithville Review notes talk of Alf possible by Republicans if Bob Taylor secures Democratic nomination. The Marion County Democrat says either Benton McMillin or Dob Taylor would satisfy them, as gubernatorial rumors swirl like buzzing timber.

Bob Taylor Smithville Benton McMillin Dob Taylor Marion County

Literary Notes on Turn ing of the Tile and Other Features

A timely note on The Turning of the Tile by Worthington A. Pond appearing in The North American Review August issue. The review argues renewed U S prosperity after a bleak mood. Also summarized are items on The Complete Novel in Tippincatts September issue, Julien Gordon's Morning Mints, Helen Fraser Lavett A Mitte Milton revised, The Literary Woman by Belle Wheeler Wilcox, and Napoleon and the Regent Hamoud. The September Standard lineator reviews enterprise and talent, with plates of colored fashion and military styles. Fifty pages cover new patterns and articles on various subjects including hideing (hiding) and supple topics.

Worthington A. Pond Bureou Washington Pears North Aimer Bort United States Tippincatts Francie Lynde Julien Gordon Charles Newton Helen Fraser Lavett Milton Ives Henle Bila Wheeler Wilcox Charles Stuart Wratt Napoleon Hamoud Btandarite Enterprise Atk Perhipa

Notable September Detinentor issue features vast fashion drops

In the September Detinentor issue the dropley of fashions for the camping season is exceptionally large and styled to meet exacting tastes. Mrs Mryar Wilkes discusses social code updates while Melis household department highlights housing and preparation, preservation, and renewal topics.

Mryar Wilkes

Johnston City College to Open Sept 11 With New Faculty

Trustees decide the Johnston City College and Normal Institute will open September 11 to ready Science Hill repairs. New appointments include Prof James T Saunders as vice president and business manager Rev J C Barh math professor J T Drowning pedagogy professor J B McMillan musical director Miss Mac Bagua to run primary. Finance committee to raise funds. several donors pledge initial support. Saunders’ family ties noted with Pulaski Citizen account of his move to Chattanooga and praise for his business capacity and learning.

Johnston City College and Normal Institute Ith Science Hill School Luak Roan and Watanga James T. Saunders J.C. Bar Geo. A. Reeves Science Hill W.J. Miller T.G A.B. Bowman H.H. Carr C. Reeves A. H. Lyle A. TR. Johnson J. T. Browning Gi. A. Reeves Gen. Crouse B. P.Q. Miller Johnson City Pulaski, Tenn James T. Sanadera Saunder South Crawford H. Toy Howard University Pulaski Martin College Chattanooga

Local Patent Medicine Claim and Endorsements

An advertisement offers Gare sumuind Dollara for catarrh uncured by Halls Catarrh Cure. It contains testimonials about I d Cheney from West Irvax and other Toledo druggists, and promotes Hall s Catarrh Cure priced per bottle. The notice also mentions Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder and World s Fair medal.

Gare Sumuind Coweses & Co Props Toledo Cheney West & Irvax Warviva Kinean & Magyrs Draggista Halls Price Tae

Orphan school project fuels fund drive in Allentown

Judge John P. Smith mourns his mother Mrs. Mary A. Smith at her Denver home. An orphan school opening near Allentown drew strong support with over five thousand dollars raised since last April. Speeches by Mc Corkle Jones Neighbors Van Hoy and others praised the effort to aid poor children.

John P. Smith Mary A. Smith Denver Colo Mea Smith Alex Smith Thirteenth Tentireseer Cavalry Sullivan County Allentown Aldridge Joseph McCorkle Alvin Jones E. P. Grow W. €. Maupin H. B. Hankle Prof. McConnell Johnson City Joc McCorkle Dyer Grow Jones McCorkle Dr. Hyder Dens

No-To-Bac and Patent Remedies Promoted in Editorial

The St Louis Journal of Agriculture opines against swearing off tobacco while touting No-To-Bac as a cure. It cites a cured patient, a St Louis architect, after two boxes and notes McFarland & Co. as suppliers offering a no cure no pay guarantee. Also advertised are Hart's Great Relief and Ramon’s Liver Pills as superior pain and bowel remedies.

St. Louis Journal of Agriculture Nolo Bac St. Louis McFarland & Co Bookfree Sterling Remedy Co New York Chicago Lr. Hart Dr. Hart

Court session delayed by consent to December term

Washington county district convenes on Monday with Judge H T Campbell presiding. By consent all cases are continued to the special term set for the third Monday in December 185, while preparations for the supreme court at Knoxville next month proceed. Also notes a patent salve advertisement offering relief for skin ailments at 45 cents per box.

Tihiatricta Washington County H. T. Campbell Westding Sapretie Court Knoxville Morwale McFarlant & Co Chancery Court Jonesboro Tenn McDonald,Ithea € Co, Et al Barterton, Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad Company Carnegie Johnsonnty Tennessee Charleston, Uinelonnd & Chicago Railroad Company Masexchisuttx and Southern Construction Company Euid Esid Charenton Cipcljnett & Chicago Railroad G W.chamberlain Trans OP

Tolinson city hosts notional event and wartime pageant

A fragmented notice cites a forthcoming event on Thursday in Tolinson city. It mentions Captain Juin G Bevin as a featured participant and a famous teele demonstration by Dr Gordon. The text also promotes household furniture catalogs from American Furni tive Agency with factory pricing and a free catalogue offer to readers in Galena, Kansas.

Juin G. Bevin Dr. Gordon Seaton Chicago American Furnitive Agency Metall Profit Smasxhern Galena Kansans

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