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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1886

Page

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Tobacco prices and crops across Greeneville region

A montage of brief notices from Greeneville papers highlights tobacco sales gains in Our Neighbors Yobacco and Greene County reports higher yields. It notes Creston workman T. J. Lillard escorting Mrs Worth, a large potato and burnip harvest by Oliver Carter, and a Wirge eagle shot near Gans Bridge. Other items include Rev. F. P. Bixton’s journey, two Greeneville tobacco warehouses, Mrs. Coffey’s gate duties, and local anecdotes on marriage, farming, and village life.

Yobacco Greene County Greeneville T. J. Lillard Creston Johnson City Dave Worth Tennessee

Boyhood Reflections On Growth And Regret

A narrator recalls the pull of childhood joys and the hard lessons of growing up. He notes changes in judgment and digestion, laments lost innocence, and recounts mischiefs from youth, including egg theft and a barn scare, reflecting on parents, restlessness, and the cost of growing older.

Mynhood Nate Ty Sam Dhab Xechinel Bart Br Casey Arlene Wat

Patents Listed From Various States and Inventions

A listing of patent filings and inventors across multiple states includes items such as a gold twisting machine, sewage devices, signaling and gate mechanisms, a pipe wrench, barrel head cutter, cultivator, artificial stone, fertiliz er distributor, window shutter, fertilizer, animal traps, and more. Inventors hail from Washington to Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, Arkansas, Maryland, North Carolina, and beyond, with numerous names and locales noted.

C. A. Snow & Go Opp Gifieg Washington, D.C WeBowerbox Woodbarry G. Close Agunta Sewage J. W. Denton Henderson Gate T. G Ede Nondson Tarpon Springs J. Fatkin Winitredy W.va Pipawrench T. F. Gaynor Lexington Ky Jones Hilleburn N. OG Denger G. M W. W. le Grande Louisville B.A. Maxwell Alpharetta T. McMillan New Orleans T. Meikle Laniaville W. J. Morrow Gaineville Fla J.B. Romans Helena Ark Ealing

Binnie Snubs Edmunds Funeral Scene Stirs NYC

The Arthur funeral in New York drew a massive political crowd including President Cleveland, R B Hayes, and leaders from both major parties. An awkward incident at Arthur's residence near the library door saw Senator Edmunds briefly engage with Blaine before Blaine turned away, eliciting wide attention from onlookers.

Mr. Arthur New York City Cleveland R. B Hayes Blaine Senator Edmunds Col. McMichael Vermont Mr. Blaine

Senator Wade Hampton Dies After Buckshot Accident

Asiacy Wade Mampton reports that Senator Wade Hampton and friends hunted Monday morning. Hampton's gun was discharged by a vine, mortally wounding his horse and severely injuring him. He hobbled for five hours through dense woods before reaching home, then was found limping toward his house later that evening.

Asiacy Wade Mampton Wasniwarox Columbia Wade Hampton Hampton

Surplun and Deficit Question From Washington

Our Washington correspondent notes Secretary Manning’s estimate of a large present fiscal deficit. The piece discusses looming options for Congress after the fiscal year end, highlighting potential surpluses, deficits, or prevented excesses and urging a wartime tax reduction.

Washington Manning Congress Sesson N. Y Warhol

Secretary Whitney and Farm Achievements at Grassland

Secretary Whitney and Mrs Whitney showcase farming success at Grassland. They hire six Jersey cows and produce butter milk and cream, highlighting home industry. They recall how part of his summer earnings funded a spring investment in poultry ventures for bigger returns.

Chatsworth Salutes 90-Year-Old Senator Vert Hoe

In Chatsworth Alabama residents honor Senator Vert Hoe who at ninety years old is recognized for lifelong public service. The ceremony in Washington notes his achievement and a $50,000 investment in a local project. The event underscores persistent civic involvement among the town’s citizens.

Chatsworth, al Vert Hae Washington

Cleveland Reform Rules Endorsement by Administration

Dispatch from Wasuixares notes ongoing pressure on civil service reform as Democrats urge the President to adhere to party platform. Senate leader Voorhees and ex Senator McDonald visit the White House, while the President vows to carry out reform to the utmost power, despite internal party doubts and regional tensions.

Wasuixares Congress Virginia Indiana Voohees Mav Donald Merate Voorhees Todiana Pennsylvania Democratic Party Voodees

Superseders granted in anarchists cases by Judge Scott

At 11 o'clock this morning Judge Scott granted the superseders in the anarchists cases. Counsel Black Sweet and Solomon left for Ottawa to obtain a clerk's order to stay execution until the supreme court bench passes on new trial questions. Hearing and decision are unlikely for six to eight weeks, with possible execution delay until March or April.

Broocixeron Scott Messrs. Black, Sweet and Solomon Ottawa Iit Supreme Court

Tathe editor in? Weekly oddities and a horsewhip scuffle ignite

A fierce man bursts into a newsroom and questions the editor’s whereabouts while a series of oddities including a horse theft in San Joaquin County and a police lockup unfold. A lawyer evaluates the case as foul plays and penalties loom. Household costs cited show a sealskin jacket priced at 275 483 dollars and other items. Senator Palmer comments on possible national convention implications for Michigan and Maine.

Carl Protzel Smith's California Tiler San Joaquin County

Thanksgiving Day Menu Mixes with a File Dish

A boarding-house waiter girl offers roast turkey and a side of a file as a humorous side dish on Thanksgiving Day. The exchange highlights a tongue in cheek mispronunciation and a quirky request. A separate note mentions Jefferson Davis declining a Nashville invitation and a St. Louis court ruling that contracts made over a telephone wire are binding.

St. Louis

Blaine Avoids Edmunds Handshake at Arthur House

Report notes erroneous circulating accounts of the scene between Mr. Blaine and Senator Edmunds. Blaine entered Arthur’s parlor, Edmunds approached warmly, Blaine stood silent with hat in hand, and Edmunds retreated to the sofa. The episode follows a Tribune notice alleging Blaine’s dishonesty.

Mr. Blaine Senator Edmunds Arthur Mr. Edmunds Clayton Michael Mr. Edmounds McMichael Miller Edmunds Edmunda Totter Blaine N. Y. Tribune

Fashion trends and items from a bygone era

Fashion Noten notes youthful trends with bold colors and fabrics for the coming season. Accessories include leopard skin traveling bags and silver initials, while dresses soften necklines and sleeves. Miscellaneous items mention McQuade case jury, Senator Hampton hunting accident, and political quibbles about party loyalty and temperance.

Agricultural chaff and farming wisdom from Tennessee farmers

The piece argues better stock management at night to save millions, promotes soil richness through manure or fertilizer, and urges practical farming with careful manure use. It says single acre can yield four times with proper soil, and emphasizes grain feeding for calves and thorough soil pulverization for wheat. It also notes the value of teaching political economy to improve farming outcomes.

Oyster life and votes in a late 19th century clipping

A fragmentary compilation notes oyster reproduction figures, a saloon keeper buying a church to secure a liquor license, a critique of District Attorney Stone, Cuban baseball sentiment, a Cincinnati theft report linked to ex President Hayes, and political returns in Indiana. It mentions McClure’s majority rise, Harrison’s Senate grip, and baseball balls from Spalding and Reach.

Washington Post Stone Cleveland Clark Jefferson Ind McClure Harrison United States

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Oliver Carter Dyer County Greenvville Bulletin J. G. Hawkins Gans’ Bridge Thoraday Greenevilly Denwcrat FP. Bixtor Johnson Newmansville G. F. Campbell Mins Mattio Rova Cedar Lane Greenevile Fireeneville Bulletin Thomas Coffey Herald & Tribune H. Anderson Herald & Ss Une Sommerville Holaton Ita Duwi NY EN Doveroor Moe Mey Binnie Whitney Nea Farmer Goldwin Smith England Europe Lynn Linton E.R. Pelton Bond Street New York Robetie Walker Lieut Arnold Edden Kelly Sergi. Diggins Sedree Rappahannock Fredericksburg Chancellorville Stafford County George Washington Donald Mitchell American Agriculturial Aringing Bartholdi Palmer Michigan Maine Ee Jeerson Davis Nashville Lamar South Carolina Francia Murphy Carnally Bissell The Philadelphise Times Naugatuck Philadelphia Havana Cincinnati Haye Hayes Department of G. A. R. Beanbake Bell Columbus American Association
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